PANGOLIN Manis temminckii

They feed mainly on termites or ants depending on the season.  Their name means "the roller" due to their habit of rolling into a ball for protection.  They are the only known mammal to possess scales.  It is said this armor of scales can deflect a bullet from a .303 rifle fired from 100m.  The scales are highly sought after and thought to be one of the most powerful mutis  (tribal medicine) amongst some tribes.  One scale can be sold for as much as $17.00 (approx.).  A female gives birth to 1 young after a gestation of 5 months.