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callmeshirlie: This is the Asian Pangolin. The pangolin is the...

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:06:40 -0400

This is the Asian Pangolin.

The pangolin is the only mammal on the planet that bears actual scales.
It is also the only carnivore that does not have teeth.
Plus, it’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Just look at it.
It rolls itself into a ball to protect itself from predators, like an armadillo; and it invades large, often infesting insect nests with an incredibly long pink tongue, like an anteater.
But they’re not related to any of those things. In fact, they are so unique, scientists put them in their own biological order: Pholidota.
It’s adorable.

But there’s a problem. It’s also two other things:
1) One of the least scientifically-researched mammals on earth. Therefore, it is one of the least known by the public.
Nobody knows what a pangolin is.

2) It is one of the most commonly poached animals in the world.

Prized for its scales, which are fabled to promote menstruation and lactation, treat rheumatism and arthritis, and reduce swelling, the pangolin is captured en masse in Southeast Asia and China. Now, there are even ridiculous claims that their scales can cure cancer.

Fact: their scales are made of keratin, which is the same exact thing that your fingernails are made of.

And, like your fingernails, pangolin scale has absolutely no medicinal benefit.

Nevertheless, in 2011, about 60,000 pangolins were stolen from the wild… in Vietnam alone. TRAFFIC, the anti-illicit trade organization, estimates that this is only 10% of the entire Asian industry.

Only a few are ever rescued, and if they are, the trauma of their experience actually kills them after a few weeks. Pangolins become easily overstressed, and literally cannot be held in captivity. Those few who do survive cannot reproduce.

The Chinese and Sunda Pangolins are on the Endangered list. The Indian and Indonesian Pangolins are Near Threatened. But the industry has not slowed down.
The only pangolin species that is not severely poached is, surprisingly, the African Pangolin. But as Asian species begin to become more and more rare, conservationists are worried that Africa will be the next main supplier.

Before this happens, you should know about the Pangolin.

February 16, is INTERNATIONAL PANGOLIN DAY.

Thanks for reading.

So is that what Arlo the Armadillo really is? Heh

Some Random Sally Acorn Pics I’ve Drawn through the...

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:31:54 -0400

Some Random Sally Acorn Pics I’ve Drawn through the years.

Sonic Lost World teaser

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:14:58 -0400

japanese3ds:

From Sega’s Facebook. Game out Fall 2013. One more exclusive Sonic game to be announced. Details of the Nintendo-Sega partnership found here.

Sonic Lost World Teaser thing.

nanasity: every time Ken Penders is mentioned in conversation my respect for Ian Flynn goes up...

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:05:23 -0400

nanasity:

every time Ken Penders is mentioned in conversation my respect for Ian Flynn goes up about 30% at least

Best Joker cosplayer ever? prolly.

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:41:47 -0400

Best Joker cosplayer ever? prolly.

gamebuddy123: A Crisis of Infinite Hedgehogs by ~@jongraywb Hoh...

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:36:27 -0400

gamebuddy123:

A Crisis of Infinite Hedgehogs by ~@jongraywb

Hoh mah gawd.

Photo

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:32:45 -0400

#Lunchtimesketch Taz from The Looney Tunes Show.

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:10:07 -0400

#Lunchtimesketch Taz from The Looney Tunes Show.

eyzmaster: The Looney Tunes Show by *theEyZmaster The Looney...

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:48 -0400

eyzmaster:

The Looney Tunes Show by *theEyZmaster

The Looney Tunes seemed to struggle to find a way to be reinvented for a new generation this past decade.

New series review on my blog! [link]

© Warner Bros

Nice work buddy

Action Comics: crookedthinking95 replied to your post: why is scott lobdell so...

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:47:51 -0400

Action Comics: crookedthinking95 replied to your post: why is scott lobdell so...:

actioncomics:

crookedthinking95 replied to your post: why is scott lobdell so terrible yet still…

Also, DC has been bleeding writers as of late, they could be short-staffed.

I think they’re short staffed because of editorial, and because after so many other writers have watched people walk…

bubblejam: The incredibly intricate and captivating custom...

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:47:32 -0400

bubblejam:

The incredibly intricate and captivating custom animal sculptures by Creatures From El, Ellen June.

Awesome!

mothsbymoonlight: Tutorial - Curves on Girls by *Ai-Bee For the...

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:46:22 -0400

mothsbymoonlight:

Tutorial - Curves on Girls by *Ai-Bee

For the anon asking about curves months ago, and for anyone else that could use any points on the subject!*

*NOT AN EXPERT THO

morcego-verde: The Brave Little Tailor (1938) was nominated for...

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:05:02 -0400

morcego-verde:

The Brave Little Tailor (1938) was nominated for an Academy Award and claims the #26 spot of The 50 Greatest Cartoons list.

snarkeet: refomatic: ohgoditsafurry: foervraengd: Okay so I...

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:37:27 -0400

snarkeet:

refomatic:

ohgoditsafurry:

foervraengd:

Okay so I followed this video about foreshortening and…

Sycra. I love you so much for making this video.

YOU GOTTA BE FUCKING SHITTING ME

the ones with the angry notes are the best

Holy shit why did I never think of this.

takineko: If you’ve never heard of Axe Cop, I feel the need to...

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:30:17 -0400

takineko:

If you’ve never heard of Axe Cop, I feel the need to tell you.

Axe Cop is an online comic series written by a 5 year old boy, drawn by his 25 year old brother.

Yes.

It is amazing.

Apparently, it’s getting an animated series.

paintandthinner: Looney Tunes- Bugs Bunny in “CarrotBlanca” I...

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:28:58 -0400

paintandthinner:

Looney Tunes- Bugs Bunny in “CarrotBlanca”

I love the animation in this cartoon!!!

Pepe - let me love you. by me. Tumblr in a nutshell.

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:23:17 -0400

Pepe - let me love you. by me.

Tumblr in a nutshell.

Knux

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:38:39 -0400

Knux

Sonic Megaman And The 8 robot masters teaser by ~trunks24

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:05:00 -0400

Sonic Megaman And The 8 robot masters teaser by ~trunks24

Yes

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:19:40 -0400

Yes