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The order pholidota belongs to the
group Pangolin. |
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They have horny body scales growing
from a thick underlying skin. |
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They have an extraordinary tongue
longer than the animals head and body. |
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It is coiled in the mouth when at
rest. |
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The tongue can be extended and
flicked into ant nests and termite mounts. |
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Pangolins do not have teeth. |
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They have powerful muscles and small
pebbles in their stomach to grind up the food. |
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Some species are terrestrial. |
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They dig underground burrows for
shelter the daytime. |
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The Giant Ground Pangolin is the only
terrestrial pangolin species. |
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There are 6 other types of Pangolin
that are prehensile tailed that help them to climb and curl up into balls
inside hallows trees: |