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Pangolins are the world’s only scaly mammal. The eight species of pangolin that roam the wilds of Asia and Africa are strong swimmers who rely on their long tongues and heightened sense of smell to find nourishment. Sadly however, pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world, and all 8 species face a significant threat from poachers and smugglers. Check out the World Wildlife Fund to learn more about the the pangolin’s plight and to support WWF’s efforts to save the pangolin and other endangered species.​ Day 1: Ghana On a sunny morning in Ghana, the ingredients for pangolin love are falling into place. Don’t let its hard outer scales fool you: inside, our friend Pangolin is a big softie, pining over a long-distance romance. Now, the letter this pangolin’s been waiting for has arrived! Pangolin’s sweetheart wants to meet for real, and it’s ready to roll across the globe to make it happen. But wait! Pangolin can’t arrive empty-clawed. What’s the ideal gift for a mate? What makes for the perfect date? Pangolin decides to ask its friends around the globe for advice. “If you want to make a sweet impression, the recipe is simple,” says the giant pangolin. Collect cocoa beans for a delectable dessert! Day 2: India Still on the roll in the quest for love, Pangolin is captivated by a melody coming from the depths of the jungle. Curiosity piqued, our scaly friend detours into the trees, discovering the source of the song to be...another pangolin! Each note floats loftier than the last, drawing the attention of adoring fans. The powerful romance of the balad gives Pangolin an idea...perhaps a song like this will make Pangolin’s soulmate swoon! But where will our friend find the notes to create such a song? Pangolin decides to take a swim and collect inspiration underwater. Day 3: China Searching for the rhythms of love, Pangolin rolls onward to China, where our scaly friend encounters its brethren engaged in a curious ritual. The traveling mammal becomes hypnotized by the smooth moves of the Chinese pangolins’ love dance. Suddenly: an idea! Wouldn’t this be a jazzy way to win its mate’s affection? “If only I had enough ribbons to make it happen!”. Then Pangolin notices something floating in the distance -- a length of ribbon, hanging from a lantern...then more, scattered along the path! Pangolin rolls ahead, snagging as many ribbons as it can carry. Day 4: The Philippines By the time Pangolin reaches the Philippines, love is in full bloom. But even after all this work to build the perfect date, something still feels like it’s missing... Just then, Pangolin’s powerful sense of smell leads it to the answer: flowers! Luckily, the forest is a good place to start gathering blooms. Bouquet assembled, Pangolin searches and spots his scaly sweetheart in the distance, surrounded by the sunset’s glow. Pangolin attempts a smooth greeting, but oh no! - the weight is too much for one mammal to carry. Heartbroken, Pangolin prepares for the worst: will the fairy tale end before it even began? All of a sudden, a sweet plot twist! Pangolin is greeted with the perfect Valentine, straight from the heart. The two roll out on an adventure with the greatest gift of all - each other In the end, the Pangolins learn that love isn’t about the perfect bouquet, dessert, song, or dance. Love is about the experiences we share, and the time we spend together.