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Panangle
Panangle (pronounced pan-angle) also known as a Panggle (pronounced ''Pan-gle'). This small and furry creature can be found at the bottom of most English and Scottish gardens, especially after it has rained. This cute creature has rarely been photographed or recorded, therefore they are thought to be very shy and uncommon.

First Sighting
The first known sighting of these special creatures was recorded one hundred and sixty years ago (1848) when a Mr Miller and his two children, Ellie and John, walked to the bottom of their garden to collect some strawberries. One of the Miller children saw a flash of brown tumble quickly past them and into the nearest bush. Thinking it was a mouse or a rat, Mr Miller had a look to find a small ball of fur shaking nervously in his hand.

Description
A Panangle is the size of an average man's hand and is round. They have big circular eyes, a skinny tail like a rat, but with a ball of fluff at the end of it. They have long feet and no legs, but their ankles are hidden by its body. It's hands are tucked away at the side of its body and are very small in size, these are mainly used for digging. A Panangle has two slits as ears (one on each side of its head) hidden by its fur and has a mouth (under its eyes) also covered by fur. These are silent creatures and have never been known to create a noise.

Habitat
Generally found in English or Scottish gardens, especially after it has rained, these lovable creatures are known to live under ground most of the time, unless they are looking for berries or leaves to feed on. Like a mole or a mouse, these creatures live in burrows under the ground and dig tunnels and "caves" to live in.

Life
The longest a Panangle has lived for is ten years which is double the average of five years. The males are generally bigger than the females and they are the ones who collect the various berries and leaves to live off. The females guard their home and their offspring, which are known as Mini Panangles.

Children
Mini Panangles are in the mother's womb for six weeks on average and are NOT born blind. They can see very clearly and are able to move freely by themselves two days after birth. To start with they bounce on both feet before rolling or waddling around their home or outside when it is safe. Similar to the Meerkat family, one of the parents looks outside of their habitat firstly to check for danger, then if it is clear, the Mini Panangles are allowed out. After their first birthday, Mini Panangles are ready to create a family of their own.

Dangers
Panangles' aren't eaten by anything. This may sound strange, but nothing has been said to hunt, kill or eat Panangles or their young. Even though they check to see whether they are in "danger" or not, Panangles are safe. The only dangers they have to look out for are those made by humans: litter, children, glass etc.