pangolin scale (IMAGE) The University of Hong Kong Caption Taneisha Barrett removing remnant tissue from a pangolin scale for DNA extraction (Credit: Tracey-Leigh Prigge) Credit Tracey-Leigh Prigge Usage Restrictions N/A License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.