Their scales provide protection against predators. When threatened, a startled pangolin will cover its head with its front legs, exposing its scales to any potential predator. If touched or grabbed, ...

while the smallest - the long-tailed pangolin - weighs on average only 2.7 kg. That means the long-tailed pangolin weighs less than 10 per cent of its gargantuan cousin. With the exception of ...

With their covering of scales, long tongues and the habit of walking on their hind legs, pangolins are cute and curious. This winning combination makes for a fascinating choice of documentary ...