"Scaly Ant Eater", in the Acehnese language Tanggileng or Latin name Manis javanica (for this type of anteater who live in Aceh are mammals (breastfeeding) toothless.
I found in the tropical rainforests of the lowlands. The food is insects, especially ants and termites. Elongated body shape.
species of rare animals, I rarely see these animals. except the rainy season it was really right rare. but I was surprised Wow can find it here, it was a moment that I did not forget.
During the daytime he hid in a hole nest. Some of which live on a tree branch. He likes to nest in holes which is at the roots of a large tree or make a hole in the ground dug by using the paws. Or he occupies holes occupancy other animals.
hole nest entrance is always closing. this rainy season these animals are often out of the nest, I found her in the tree when I was about fishing cork in the swamp.
The length of the head to the base of the tail is about 58 centimeters, while the tail length of about 45 centimeters, weighs about 2 kilograms.
These animals also have a unique morphology. Dorsal surface of the body parts are hard scales and the scales are among the hairs are coarse. The scales are derivatives of skin that develop from the basal layer of the epidermis. Scales only grow on the dorsal body and light brown color, while the ventral part of the body not only there are scales and hairs.
Pangolin body supported by four short legs that each leg is equipped five fingers and nails were long and curved claws. Nail claws on the front feet are usually longer play a role when the anteater digging holes ants or termites.
Animal behavior is also quite unique when foraging. The pangolin is plantigradi animals, ie animals suluruh limping with his footprint on the ground, whereas the whole leg is equipped by long nails, but this does not preclude the pangolin when moving. The nails will be folded into and resting on the outside of its feet
