This morning’s names, both dactylic, for nocturnal animals: the pangolin and the kinkajou.
The pangolin. From Wikipedia:
The pangolin (also referred to as a scaly anteater or trenggiling) is a mammal of the order Pholidota. The one extant family, Manidae, has one genus, Manis, which comprises eight species. These species range in size from 30 to 100 cm (12 to 39 in). A number of extinct species are also known. The name pangolin comes from the Malay word “pengguling”, meaning “something that rolls up”. It is found naturally in tropical regions throughout Africa and Asia.
Pangolins have large, protective keratin scales covering their skin. The pangolin is the only known mammal with this adaptation.
They live in hollow trees or burrows, depending on the species. Pangolins are nocturnal, and their diet consists of mainly ants and termites which they capture using their long, specially adapted tongues.
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The kinkajou. From Wikipedia:
The kinkajou (Potos flavus) is a rainforest mammal of the family Procyonidae related to olingos, coatis, raccoons, and the ringtail and cacomistle. It is the only member of the genus Potos and is also known as the “honey bear” (a name that it shares with the sun bear). Kinkajous may be mistaken for ferrets or monkeys, but are not closely related to either. Native to Central America and South America, this mostly frugivorous, arboreal mammal is not an endangered species, though it is seldom seen by people because of its strict nocturnal habits.
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