Meet The Pink Fairy Armadillo – The Cutest And Tiniest Armadillo In The World (10 Pics & Video)

Most people think ; Armadillos are mammals covered in a kind of bony shell, the "little armored ones" are already fascinating little creatures — but pink fairy armadillos are pretty much out of this world. You can watch video (15 strange but true fun facts about armadillos) at the end of the this article.

What Type Of Animal Is A Pink Fairy Armadillo? The pink fairy armadillo (scientific name Chlamyphorus truncatus) is known to be one of the smallest species on the earth. It is found in the deserts of central Argentina only. The dwarf pink fairy armadillo has a unique shell body that allows it to regulate bodily temperatures. Pink fairy armadillos like to live in burrows in the desert and the species is hence also known as a sand swimmer.