Togoland, a German colony, came into existence in 1884 and remained under German control until the end of World War I; it was then divided between France and Great Britain. Under German administration, Togoland witnessed a rapid development of its infrastructure to levels higher than most other African colonies.
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Phataginus gigantea - The giant pangolin is a ground dwelling animal preferring to venture out during the night in search for insects; mainly ants and termites. The powerful front claws are used for breaking open insect nests as the long sticky tongue laps up the exposed insects. Pangolins are the only mammals covered with scales. The scales are made of keratin, the same substance found in human fingernails and serve as protection against predators. When threatened, pangolins roll into a ball by tucking their head under the tail.
