How Pangolins Mate (in Suits of Armor)
Clip: Season 42 Episode 7 | 2m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Mating in a suit of armor isn’t easy.
After following a fertile female for hours, this young male pangolin proves himself worthy of mating. But mating in a suit of armor isn't easy.
Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Kathy...
How Pangolins Mate (in Suits of Armor)
Clip: Season 42 Episode 7 | 2m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
After following a fertile female for hours, this young male pangolin proves himself worthy of mating. But mating in a suit of armor isn't easy.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- [Narrator] There's only one scent that can entice a young male away from food.
The pheromones of a female.
This could be his chance.
(birds, animals chirping) (leaves rustling) She is in the last few days of her reproductive cycle.
Soon, she will be unable to get pregnant.
(leaves rustling) The final stage of his journey is now led by this female.
(leaves rustling) It's a good sign.
They travel hour after hour through the night.
(leaves rustling) He has proved himself worthy.
(leaves rustling) Mating in a suit of armor isn't easy.
Finding the right angle could take 'til morning.
(leaves rustling) His first great journey is a success.
He's found a mate.
(leaves rustling) And safe in this protected forest, he can help to ensure the survival of his species.
Seven months later, (leaves rustling) (animals chirping) the pangolin's baby is born, and the story continues with a new generation and a new journey.
(leaves rustling)
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