It is the smallest species of armadillo known. It is the only species of armadillo that has its dorsal shell almost completely separate from its body. This unique animal resides in the dry grasslands and sandy plains of central Argentina. Identify it.
Pink fairy armadillo
Skin - banded armadillo
Screaming hairy armadillo
Andean fairy armadillo

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It is the smallest species of armadillo known. It is the only species of armadillo that has its dorsal shell almost completely separate from its body. This unique animal resides in the dry grasslands and sandy plains of central Argentina. Identify it.
Pink fairy armadillo
Skin - banded armadillo
Screaming hairy armadillo
Andean fairy armadillo

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There are 21 species of armadillo- Some are very small- while others are giant- They are not social creatures and spend most of their time sleeping- Armadillos are omnivores- Pink fairy armadillo or -apos-pichiciego-apos- is the tiniest species of armadillo in the world-

There are 21 species of armadillo. Some are very small, while others are giant. They are not social creatures and spend most of their time sleeping. Armadillos are omnivores. Pink fairy armadillo or 'pichiciego' is the tiniest species of armadillo in the world.