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Pangolin: If an Anteater and an Artichoke Had a Child

A pangolin! Pangolins are incredibly interesting and cute mammals that are sadly facing a serious threat of extinction at our hands, as, out of eight species of pangolin, 4 are vulnerable, 2 are endangered and another 2 are critically endangered.

Entirely Unrelated Animals that Are Like Two Peas in a Pod

Armadillos and pangolins Source: VladLazarenko , David Brossard For a very long time, scientists thought pangolins were related to anteaters and armadillos, and who can blame them?

Are These 2016's Most Amazing Nature Photographs? Yes!

Playing Pangolin (South Africa) - A lion plays with a Temminck's ground pangolin. Lance Van de Vyer 6. Termite Tossing (South Africa) - A hornbill eating them one at a time. Willem Kruger 7. Crystal Precision (Spain) - The pipistrelle bat. Mario Cea 8.

The Stunning Wildlife Photography Award Winners are Here!

Single Image Photojournalist Award Winner – “The Pangolin Pit” This upsetting sight is of 4,000 dead pangolins that were on their way to China for use in traditional Chinese medicine. They were seized en route to China when they were discovered in a container of frozen fish.

Striking Photo Series Shows the World’s Endangered Animals

Lemur Leaf Frog Giant Panda Ruma and Vali, Chimpanzees [related_articles] Monarch Butterflies Pied Tamarin Indian Gharial Axolotl White-Bellied Pangolin Sea Angels Western Lowland Gorilla Crowned Sifaka Lemur Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey Shoebill Crane Bengal Tiger image source: mymodernmet The Worlds Endangered

These Photos Well Deserve to Be Called "Best of the Year"

A baby African white-bellied tree pangolin hitches a ride on its mother's back at the Pangolin Conservation Center in St. Augustine, Florida. Joel Sartore 8. These tortoises fight for shade from the sun. If they don't get adequate shade, they will cook in their shells. Thomas Peschak 9.

These Captivating Wildlife Photos Have a Story to Tell

'Saved By Compassion' By Adrian Steirn, Australia, The Wildlife Photojournalist Award: Single Image Finalist Initially, the pangolin's minder was cautious about Adrian's presence. The creature was shy and it had taken the minder many moments of patience and round-the-clock care to gain its trust.

Feast Your Eyes Upon These Adorable Rare Baby Animals

Baby Pangolin Source 1 Source 2 [related_articles] 3. Baby Quoll Source 4. Baby Sugarglider Source 5. Baby Southern Pudu Fawn Source 6. Baby Elephant Shrew Source 1 Source 2 7. Baby Aardvark Source 8. Baby Gundi Source 9. Baby Mouse Deer Source 10. Chacoan Peccary Baby Source 11.

18 Heartwarming Family Photos of Animals and Their Young

Baby pangolins have incredibly soft protective shells in their days, prompting mothers to curl around them for safety and warmth All images: The Chive Wholesome Animal Family Moments - 17 Heartwarming Pics animal, wholesome, animals being funny, animals showing affection, animal babies, animal parents

Lifelike Animal Sculptures Made of Cardboard - Stunning!

He learned to create a wide range of wild animals, from wise orangutans to lions with big manes and even pangolins. He learned to repeat skin folds, fur, scales, and all textures and shapes imaginable in cardboard. Some of the sculptures are also finished off with a touch of paint.

See 21 Great Photos That Showcase the Wonders of Our World

This is the Ground pangolin commonly found in Africa. The Pangolin is essentially and ant-eater with armor. Here in the picture you can see the Jordan River and in the background, Mount Hermon is photographed from the Hula Valley region.

Nature After Dark: Exploring 8 Nocturnal Animals

Surprisingly, aardvarks emerge as the last remaining members of their animal clan, distinct from their previously presumed relatives such as armadillos and pangolins.