Pangolin - Manis temminckii

A sad story with a great end. This guy was rescued from the illegal animal trade. The shangomas use the parts of these animal to preare muti - "healing" medicine. One of its scales can sell for as much as R20. Luckily this sub-adult was rescued and send to Johannesburg zoo where he recuperated fully. This picture was taken while he still had pneumonia - note the froth on his nose.
This was the first and only time in my life I was priviledged to see the "rare" creature. We have never seen one in the wild. They can walk on their haindlegs, using the tail as balancing mechanism. Their only defence is to rol into a tight ball. If picked up, they flick the tail and the scales can inflict lacerations.
He was released back into the wild .

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cajueiro says:

uauauauaua perfect shot!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

NatuurfotoRien says:

Wat een vreemd dier,Callie!Heel apart!Heb je een close-up van zijn kop?
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Aegolius says:

Wow! The resemblance to a pinecone is amazing......what an interesting creature.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Randy Craig Photography says:

Thank you for sharing a photo of this rare animal and the story behind it. Excellent photo!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Razzy Raz says:

That's awesome. Never heard of such a species. Thanks for sharing your story. Glad he's doing well.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

AnneliesW says:

Baie mooi!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Night Heron says:

This is terrific. Great that you got the opportunity to witness such an interesting animal. Thanks for sharing you picture and telling us about it. I'm fascinated. We have armadillos, but this guy makes them ameteurs.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

JMW Natures Images says:

Kool looking dude. I'll be sure not to pick one up over here. Michael
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

girlborealis says:

Great action shot and fantastic description. Thank you
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

myriorama says:

fascinating! and great shot. is that its tongue?
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

marvels of nature says:

Thanks for sharing.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

AlexandraPhotos says:

Great shot and great story. Always a sucker for a happy ending
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueEyes5 says:

Marvelous capture.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

AlbinOnFlickr says:

Would LOVE to see one in the wild! But considering that even you haven't had the luck so far...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

jikamajoja says:

Hallo Callie, prachtige foto ; op het juiste moment genomen !
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

backroadshutterbug says:

Glad he was rescued!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

martytdx says:

Cool shot and great informaation - glad to hear he's back in the wild. I wish somehow, in some way, we could get people to realize that animals need their gall bladders/scales/kidneys/horns/tusks/fins a LOT more than we do...
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid says:

I'm glad you got to see it and shared it with us!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

Glisglis says:

Oh this is wonderful! Nice background, and a fantastic creature!
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

trisheroverton says:

Gosh, he looks like a pine cone! I'm happy for you that you got a great pic of a rare animal.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

noahg. says:

Exceptional!

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Wild Images says:

Thank you fellow Flickers to taking the time to look and comment.
@ Noah Bulgaria
Thanks Noah, I have added. Glad you liked it. On my wish list to "meet" this guy onday in the veldt.
Regards
Callie
PS, No motion pics, trying my hand there, too.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Moggiedog says:

Congratulations!
Your wonderful photo has been invited to "Stock the Park"
Always identify the species in your photo & remember to INVITE another animal.
Please add a tag parkstock after you have added it to the Stock the Park Group
Should you have done so, we thank you.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

mybunnyrexie says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickrbon Guide to Mammals, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group. I have started a project, our goal is to have at least one picture of every mammal. if you post the picture, it will be posted to the external website, which is currently under construction. Credit is given to the original owner of the photo. We would LOVE to have your image(s) in the group! Just no humans please ; )
Sneak Peak: flickrmammals.googlepages.com/africanmammals
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

roseinbloom5 says:

Wow, what a strange and neat creature! Nice photo, lucky you for having this opportunity!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

LLoyd Nielsen (sum_doo) says:

Wow, great capture!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Jacques S G says:

comment icon I saw your photo, it lifted my mood!" @ Large & Out of Africa
First Pangolin in the group - Congratulations!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

shanidov says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Pangolins, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Clément Alabergère- landscape architect says:

Please add your photo to
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NGS Post 1, Award 3
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

CherylV says:

It's at the top of my list to see in the wild as well...
Great shot
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

willievs says:

Callie, thanks for sharing this. Ek weet nie van baie mense wat al die goedjies in die "wild" gesien het nie. Ek wens en hoop ek sien wel eendag een. Dankie vir die foto - daardie tong is ongelooflik!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

willievs says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called I did not know that!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Pangolin - Manis temminckii

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