{"product_id":"pangolin-john-patric-9798267162906","title":"Pangolin: \"From Forests to Black Markets: The Pangolin Crisis\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Mysterious Pangolin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you first hear the word \u003cb\u003e\"pangolin,\"\u003c\/b\u003e you might wonder, what kind of animal is that? Is it a reptile? A mammal? Something out of a fantasy story? Pangolins are one of the most unique and mysterious creatures on Earth, often called \u003cb\u003e\"scaly anteaters\"\u003c\/b\u003e because of their unusual appearance and diet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLet's get to know this fascinating animal and discover what makes it so special-and why it has been misunderstood for so long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Is a Pangolin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePangolins are mammals, which means they are warm-blooded, have fur or hair, and nurse their babies with milk-just like cats, dogs, and humans. But unlike most mammals, pangolins have hard, overlapping scales covering their bodies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese scales look like the plates of armor on a knight, and they are made of \u003cb\u003ekeratin\u003c\/b\u003e-the same tough protein found in our hair and nails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are eight species of pangolins, and they live in two main parts of the world: Africa and Asia. Four species are native to Africa, while the other four live in various parts of Asia. Each species is adapted to its environment, from dense tropical forests to dry savannas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat really sets pangolins apart is their diet. They love to eat ants and termites-tiny insects that other animals usually avoid. Pangolins have a super long, sticky tongue that can be longer than their own body! This amazing tongue helps them reach deep into insect nests to slurp up hundreds of insects for their meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Impressions: Scales, Claws, and Tails\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've never seen a pangolin before, the first thing you'll probably notice is its \u003cb\u003escaly armor.\u003c\/b\u003e These thick scales cover almost every part of the pangolin's body, except for the soft belly and inside the legs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen threatened, pangolins curl up into a tight ball, with their scales acting like a shield against predators. This curling-up defense is so effective that even lions and hyenas struggle to get past the tough armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Patric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798267162906\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d","brand":"John Patric","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48154188480767,"sku":"9798267162906","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1b49aefe-48de-4d99-8b16-ab1f053a997c.jpg?v=1770788487","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pangolin-john-patric-9798267162906","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}