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A pangolin can extend its long narrow tongue over half the length of its head and body; where in the body.............

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A pangolin can extend its long narrow tongue over half the length of its head and body; where in the body is its tongue attached?

posted Oct 12, 2022 by Mishthy Mukherjee

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Between the trachea and the sternum, ventral to the opening of the pharynx
In a large pangolin the tongue can reach 40 cm (16 in). When retracted the tongue can curl up in its mouth and chest cavity.

answer Oct 13, 2022 by Anuradha Tabyal
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