Screaming Hairy Armadillo 🐾
Species Profile
Chaetophractus vellerosus
LC Least Concern
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Screaming Hairy Armadillo
The screaming hairy armadillo ( Chaetophractus vellerosus ) is a species of armadillo also known as the small screaming armadillo , crying armadillo or the small hairy armadillo . It is a burrowing armadillo found in the central and southern parts of South America. The adjective "screaming" derives from its habit of squealing when handled or threatened.
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