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Big Hairy Armadillo
It must not be nice if scientists use "big" and "hairy" as the first two verbs to describe you, yet I am most pleased for seeing this creature at the BestZoo in the Netherlands. It's the first time I have seen it in real life, and also a new specie on JungleDragon :)
Chaetophractus villosus, commonly called the Big Hairy Armadillo is one of the largest and most numerous armadillos in South America. It lives from sea level to altitudes of up to 1,300 meters across the southern portion of South America and can be found in grasslands, forests, savannahs, and has even started claiming agricultural areas as its home. It is an accomplished digger and spends most of its time below ground. They make both temporary and long term burrows depending on their food source... more
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