Rare sighting of a pangolin with her pangopup Posted by Jordyn Johnson on 19 October 2022 Most people hope to see the Big 5 when visiting a game reserve, but it’s always good to remember that there are many other wild and wonderful creatures to look for on your game drives. Finding a honey badger digging for food, ground hornbills crossing the road, or even hooded vultures circling overhead can make for a very exciting trip to the bush. Pucture: Getaway Gallery One very lucky Kruger visitor came across an extremely rare find. Not only did he get to see the elusive pangolin, but what made this sighting even more magical was the little pangopup riding on her back! The visitor was able to film the pangolin walking along the ground with her little pup balancing on her back. The video was posted on 11 October by Kruger Explorer, watch the sighting below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KrugerExplorer App (@krugerexplorer) Pangolins live off a diet of ants, termites, and larvae, and without teeth, they have to use their tongues to eat their prey. They are nocturnal which is why a pangolin sighting is so rare, and are mostly solitary. Unfortunately, pangolins are the most trafficked animal in the world, which is why finding a pangolin with her pangopup should be celebrated. Featured Picture: Screenshot ALSO READ: 5 things to do in the Vaal Triangle on a weekend Related Posts Debate arises as orcas attack boats: Aggression or social learning? 29 May 2023 Since 2020, there has been a growing number of encounters between orcas, also known as... read more Leopard’s leisurely stroll through South African bush lodge 26 May 2023 A close encounter with a Leopard at avbush lodge was captured on camera and shared... read more Cornered crocodile defends itself against 5 lions in Greater Kruger 22 May 2023 A Nile crocodile thought that a pride of lions waterbuck kill was an easy meal... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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