Pink Fairy Armadillo

The pink fairy armadillo is the smallest known species of armadillo. They range from 90-115 mm in length, and (not including tail) weighs less than a pound. This interesting animal resides in Argentina, in the dry grasslands and deserts. Its long claws give it a superior digging ability, and in seconds it can bury itself, protecting it from predators, which is useful, because the pink fairy armadillo's shell is almost completely separate from it's body, and very thin. The pink fairy armadillo eats mainly ants, but will also eat worms, snails, or plants, although ants are it's main preference. The pink fairy armadillo, unfortunately, is endangered, but people are trying hard to keep this tiny little armadillo safe from extinction.