Wow ok u made me read up on em! They're a scaly form of anteater though only by convergent evolution. They are the only mammals to have scales - they're made of keratin! Some species live in trees, others burrow underground. They can roll up like armadillos! Hence the name in another language -- all so sez w'pedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangolin

Don't read the last part about poaching! ("Threats") I swear I hate fuk'n china more every day..