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Pangolin

Manis Crassicaudata

This is the Indian Pangolin 
That is the ball it has rolled-up in
By this method, against predators it can win


Or it can let out a stink that's stale
It can also, in the predators face, swish its tail
Making sure that the hunt goes fail

- Shree Dave
Image via The Indian Express 

2 responses to “Pangolin”

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    Anonymous

    Very good Shree!

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    Komal V

    Dinosaur-like animal..it too needs a self defence technique. Nature has created such beautiful creatures.

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