Pink fairy armadillo

Scientists have learned that the pink fairy armadillo, the smallest armadillo species, has two layers of skin—one covered in white fur and the other in bony plates. This unique double layer has not been seen in any other mammals. • LIFE SPAN: 5 to 10 years • HABITAT: Central Argentina • SIZE: About 6 inches long • DIET: Includes ants, snails, worms, and plants • FUN FACT: Enormous claws help these “sand swimmers” navigate their underground habitat.…

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