Covered in scales, yet incredibly gentle — meet the pangolin 🦴🌿

Often mistaken for a reptile, this unique animal is actually a mammal, and it’s the only one in the world with protective keratin scales.

Pangolins are shy, nocturnal, and sadly, one of the most trafficked mammals on Earth. But seeing one climb a tree like this reminds us of their beauty, resilience, and the urgent need to protect them.

National Geographic