Pangolin (Pholidota)
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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:

1. Giant Ground Pangolin – They are terrestrial

2. Long Tailed Pangolin & other tree dwelling species – Prehensile tailed