Use the up and down arrow keys to help the pangolin dodge the nets. Press the space key to use your long tongue to destroy the nets. There are 3 levels and as you beat the levels, the nets get faster and faster. Have fun!
I had TONS of help from @hihimooses! Thank you so much @hihimooses!!! The animal you see on the screen is called a pangolin. Pangolins live in Asia and Africa, consisting of eight different species: the Ground pangolin, the Chinese pangolin, the Black-bellied pangolin, the White-bellied pangolin, the Giant pangolin, the Sunda pangolin, the Philippine pangolin and the Indian pangolin. And although they are widely known as scaly armadillos, these guys are actually more closely related to dogs than to armadillos! One big difference is that when threatened, pangolins roll up into a ball and use their scales (which are made of keratin, the same material that our fingernails and hair are made of!) to defend themselves from predators. There are very few armadillo species that can roll up into a ball as a defense mechanism (the three-banded armadillo is the only species of armadillo that can), so instead they dig holes in the ground to hide in so predators can't find them. Another fun fact about pangolins is that when fully extended, their tongue can reach 14 inches. That is longer than the length of their bodies! Sadly, these amazing creatures are the most trafficked animal in the entire world. They range from vulnerable to critically endangered, which is probably why most people have never heard of them. Their scales are believed to have medicinal purposes (even though they are made of keratin) and in some countries, their meat is considered a delicacy. An estimated 200,000 pangolins are taken from Asia and Africa every year. But there are ways you can help save the pangolins! It all starts with raising awareness. Educate people on pangolins and tell them to tell others. It all starts with one person, and the more people, the more chance we have of saving these incredible creatures. The second step is to report anything suspicious. If you see someone trying to trap or kill a pangolin, contact your local authorities who will be able to help. The third step is to avoid buying pangolin products. Do not eat at restaurants that serve pangolin meat as a dish or buy from places that sell pangolin scales. If we avoid consuming pangolin products, the killing of pangolins will eventually no longer be profitable. The fourth step is to support people and companies that are trying to help! Donate money to help stop this! Together, we can stop pangolin trafficking!
