Pangolins are specialized insectivores that eat mostly ants and termites, consuming up to 20,000 insects a day. Because they have no teeth, they use long, sharp claws to open nests and a long, sticky tongue to catch their food. An adult can eat over 70 million insects a year.
What They Eat
Ants (their main food source)TermitesInsect larvae and pupaeSmall bugs like crickets, worms, and flies on rare occasions
How They Eat
No teeth: They do not chew their food.Sticky tongue: Their tongue is longer than their body and covered in sticky saliva.Strong claws: They use sharp claws to dig into hard dirt, wood, and termite mounds.Special protection: Muscles close their nose and ears so biting insects cannot hurt them while they eat.
