RussInCheshireThis is the Pink Fairy Armadillo.
They live in Argentina, have a furry bum to help them thermoregulate, and are around 3-4 inches long. It is said they can burrow through sand as fast as a fish can swim.
You're welcome.
Janette Thomson Lightbody
Hil67😏@RussInCheshire I do believe in fairies🧚♀️
Inge@RussInCheshire so cute!😂
Jo_H 💙💛@RussInCheshire
Armour-plated mole 😁
Armour-plated mole 😁
Raelynne79 (she/her) 🇪🇺🇬🇧🏳️🌈@RussInCheshire Does this come under the heading of #UglyCute ?
Steve Bannister@RussInCheshire
> have a furry bum to help them thermoregulate
Same 😂
Stoneface Vimes
Mooster@RussInCheshire This magnificent creature is listed as critically endangered. They are threatened by habitat destruction, pesticides, climate change, domestic pet predation and poaching. Criminal.
Phil Smythe@RussInCheshire Armadillos are also the Mayan spirit animals (Aj) representing hard work, resilience, children and the home. Every 20th day is an Aj day - yesterday the most recent.
Martin@RussInCheshire Please tell me I'm not the only one who first thought it was a novelty oven glove!?
Christina TCute content
Kate 
Maybe a controversial opinion, but...
Golden Mole > Pink Fairy Mole
Shiny little potato > furry butt!
Ra@RussInCheshire surely that's a vole in an afghan.
MrsMozz@RussInCheshire would this be a suitable replacement for a cat?
Looking at those front paws, it could empty a litter tray in record time.
Looking at those front paws, it could empty a litter tray in record time.
David Konyot@RussInCheshire
So glad you're here.
So glad you're here.
Alfred O@RussInCheshire
Just arrived over here in the parallel universe, where Russ is the armadillo specialist. I’m ok with it, curious to find out who does week in Tory?
Just arrived over here in the parallel universe, where Russ is the armadillo specialist. I’m ok with it, curious to find out who does week in Tory?
Who? (Tam) 
Adam@RussInCheshire the size of the feet/paws/hands... Made for sand swimming and very cute!
Reading banned books@RussInCheshire I love these kinds of Now I know more than I used to about an interesting little guy. Thanks for sharing!
Claire@RussInCheshire omg, it's an armoured, hobbit footed, hamster 😍😍😍
LondonACutieMedic
Sam Nichol@RussInCheshire how can something be both creepy and adorable?
@pineywoozle ‘s #3WordNote@RussInCheshire The rare Austin Accordian Armadillo has never been spotted but can be heard late at night in local Tx bars. It’s cousin the Louisianna Zydeco Dillo is smaller but oddly enough makes more noise.
Neither are pink and no one has checked to see if their bums are furry...and lived.
@RussInCheshire I think I've treated my cats for this
Chris
PikeWielder@RussInCheshire As a conservation biologist, I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't even know about the existence of this species and had to fact check it 🤫. And, yes, thanks for making my day - best thing I've seen on social media in a long time!
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LesleyDee 🏳️🌈@RussInCheshire Oh my goodness, that is simply adorable. There are so many glorious creatures on this planet!
quixote@RussInCheshire The best. The utter best. So sad to hear they're endangered. Otherwise I'd harass NZ Biosecurity until they let a whole group set up in some sand dunes here!
Kieran Metcalfe@RussInCheshire Sorry - to clarify.
They can burrow through sand as fast as a fish can swim ... through sand or water?
@RussInCheshire oh god, is that real?? It’s so lovely. I’m off to Google on that.
DMs RealDaveEdwards@RussInCheshire @jacquep I’ve blocked mention of the T*rys here on elephant-site but pleased to see you still make it into my timeline
Sam Collett@RussInCheshire I found out these exist a few months ago when a friend asked me to draw one! There may have been a (not entirely unintentional) misunderstanding along the way...
Quarkybirdy@RussInCheshire cool critter