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11 Indian leopard or panther; both black and spotted phases were present in the study area (captive animal, Delhi Zoo). The formidable quills of this animal protect it from all predators; white, hollow "rattling quills" on the tail are used as a threat signal. These bones provide them with the large quantities of calcium necessary for the growth of their quills. Like the armadillo, when alarmed they will roll themselves into an impenetrable, tight ball. We saw pangolins only once, but the remains of a fire and Page 37 pangolin scales nearby indicated that these animals are eaten if caught by hill people.
11 Indian leopard or panther; both black and spotted phases were present in the study area (captive animal, Delhi Zoo). The formidable quills of this animal protect it from all predators; white, hollow "rattling quills" on the tail are used as a threat signal. These bones provide them with the large quantities of calcium necessary for the growth of their quills. Like the armadillo, when alarmed they will roll themselves into an impenetrable, tight ball. We saw pangolins only once, but the remains of a fire and Page 37 pangolin scales nearby indicated that these animals are eaten if caught by hill people.
The inaccessibility of many dens, however, with the difficulties in locating active dens and the near impossibility of approaching an active den without being detected, made studying the wild dog a challenging, if not overambitious, endeavor. Dens were extremely difficult to find, but with luck and many hours of following wild dog tracks (aided by Sikka Bunda, an experienced shikari who knew the area well), we learned much about the animals' denning habits. Another reason for leaving the dens may have been to move the newly weaned cubs closer to water, since both abandoned dens were some distance from the nearest water hole.