The pangolin is a unique mammal that has scales like armor and a long tongue for eating ants and termites. It lives in various parts of Africa, Asia, and India and weighs between 26-34 kg with a body length of 80 cm. The pangolin faces threats from predators like leopards and hyenas as well as humans, and there are only 7 remaining species of pangolin in the world, with an average lifespan of 20-25 years.