Pink Fairy Armadillo
Pink fairy armadillos are the tiniest of all armadillos, and they can only be found in Argentina’s grasslands and sand plains. Their pocket size makes them sought-after pets, measuring less than 11cm long with a pink shell and white silky fur. Unfortunately, agriculture and cattle ranching are destroying their natural habitat. Xenarthrans, for example, are doing everything they can to ensure the species’ survival.
Pink Fairy Armadillo
Chinese Water Deer
The Chinese water deer, which is native to the Yangtze flood plain and parts of Korea, is more closely related to a musk deer than a true deer. The males do not have antlers. Instead, they develop long canines that resemble tusks, earning the breed the terrifying moniker of “vampire deer.” If you come across one in the wild, you’re not in any danger. The tusks are mostly ornamental and are used to dig for food. They aren’t looking for your blood. Weeds, grasses, and herbs are their preferred foods.
Chinese Water Deer
