What Is Giant Pangolin Armor Made Of? – The Fact a Day – #76

Fact #76

Overview:
In today’s fact we learn about Pangolins! Mr. Toes teaches us what the pangolin armor is made of.

The Fact a Day:
Pangolins have a thick suit of armor! Their scaly armor is made of keratin, the same material that makes up hair, fingernails and even horns! When startled they roll up into a ball to shield themselves from harm.

Fact References:

1. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/
2. http://animalia.bio/
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/

Joke References:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/