Rare giant armadillo photographed

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/14993426


The mysterious armoured mammal caught on camera

A rare giant armadillo has been caught on camera by researchers in the wetlands of central Brazil.

Little is known about the mysterious mammals, which can reach 1.5m in length and weigh up to 50kg.

In the past, the species' nocturnal, solitary lifestyles have posed a considerable challenge for scientists wishing to study them.

Conservationists now hope to learn more about the vulnerable animals using automatic camera traps.

[Constance Craving]

1. Wow!

That is wonderful . . . "there are more things in heaven and earth Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy."

[Mojorabbit]

2. I love armadillos

I have one injured I have nursed almost back to health and will release soon and one found as an infant being attacked by vultures that is almost ready to go.
Here she is bathing. They love the water.
http://www.youtube.com/user/mojorox#p/a/u/1/SImQO8SaZ3E

They have such strong nails I bet this big fellow has monster nails for digging.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

3. Texas is gonna want some.

:D

[benld74]

4. Hey, How Ya Doing?

[hatrack]

5. A six-foot armadillo?!?

Man, imagine that in the asparagus bed! :scared:

[stuntcat]

6. cutey!

I hope armadillos make it through the wave of extinctions we're making.