A Cape Pangolin rolls up into a defensive ball that predators find very hard to get into as the matted hair has evolved into sharp edged scales

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Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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