Animated short on pangolin tells how its scales are its strength – and vulnerability

PETALING JAYA: An animated short film on the pangolin and the dangers the animal faces from traffickers is being launched online in celebration of World Pangolin Day on Saturday (Feb 17).

The almost four-minute animation, titled "The Astounding Secret Pangolin", tells how the anteater's scaly hide is both its armour and a vulnerability as it is highly sought after by poachers.