The Hidden Life of the Sunda Pangolin, A Critically Endangered Forest Guardian
The Sunda pangolin, also known as Manis javanica, is a remarkable creature native to Southeast Asia. Covered in protective keratin scales, these nocturnal, solitary mammals possess long sticky tongues adapted for feeding exclusively on termites and ants. Despite lacking teeth, their powerful claws enable them to break into insect nests and burrow for shelter. Adults…