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Big Hairy Armadillo

Chaetophractus villosus

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8 Comments

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 12 years ago

a little fancier. however, overall he is a little smaller. He is a cold weather desert species.

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

His armour is a little fancier than what our Florida Armadillos have.

Harsha Singh
Harsha Singh 12 years ago

Such a cutie.

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 12 years ago

Majdo, this one was sighted in Punta Norte, Peninsula Valdes, Argentina. Peninsula Valdes is an amazing place. It is a mecca for south Atlantic marine wildlife. The peninsula is an UNESCO world heritage site. Check this link to learn a little more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valdes_Peni...

Majdo
Majdo 12 years ago

Where is it?

marylou.wildlife
marylou.wildlife 12 years ago

Awww, very cool... and adorable :)

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 12 years ago

They are really cute and approachable!!

KatieAshton-Mckenzie
KatieAshton-Mckenzie 12 years ago

Ha ha I think I LOVE him!!!!

LarryGraziano
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LarryGraziano

Chubut, Argentina

Spotted on Oct 13, 2003
Submitted on Oct 17, 2011

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