In recent weeks, the fields around our lodge have been visited by some hungry yellow armadillos (Euphractus sexcinctus). These are also known as six-banded armadillos. We have enjoyed watching them purposefully scurry around in search of food. These animals are omnivores and so eat a wide range of food items from insects and small vertebrates to plant material. On one occasion, we watched one of these armadillos feeding on the ripe nuts of an acuri palm tree. On another occasion, we watched one digging in the ground for grubs. Yellow armadillos are diurnal and solitary. They den underground. As you can see in the photos above, these armadillos have bright, stiff hairs across their body and are covered with armour plating.
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Beautiful photo, took me back to childhood. But how do the locals call it? Tatu? Tatu peba??
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