Uncovering how endangered pangolins, or "scaly anteaters", digest food

Pangolins, or “scaly anteaters,” lack common digestive enzymes, explaining why some diets don’t work for those in captivity


Uncovering how endangered pangolins, or scaly anteaters, digest foodThe endangered Sunda pangolin, or “scaly anteater,” is a widely trafficked mammal, prized in some cultures for its meat and scales. Little is known about these animals, and raising rescued pangolins is tricky. In the wild, they eat termites and ants, but diets provided in captivity often make them sick. Now, a study in ACS Omega reports that pangolins lack some common digestive enzymes, which could explain why some diets don’t work well for them.
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