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Large Hairy Armadillo at Tropical World - 02/10/2013

Large Hairy Armadillo at Tropical World - 02/10/2013
Mr.Weasel, 4 Oct 2013
    • Mr.Weasel
      There were a few armadillos in with the douroucoulis, but there were no signs present indicating what species they were. I thought they looked a lot like nine-banded armadillos. If they are, then Tropical World is the only public collection to have them in the UK, besides Amazon World Zoo Park.
      4 Oct 2013
    • TeaLovingDave
      Though the photograph quality is too low to be sure, it could well be a Nine-banded armadillo - however it could also be a large hairy armadillo.

      I don't suppose you got any photographs showing a side-on view of the head? This would be the best way of determining the genus I feel, as the skull of the nine-banded armadillo looks rather different to other species in Europe.
      4 Oct 2013
    • Mr.Weasel
      I don't unfortunately, no. :(

      Thank you for your reply though.
      4 Oct 2013
    • TeaLovingDave
      I've left a quick comment on the collection's facebook page asking about the matter; if I don't get a reply this might just be the incentive I have been needing to get down there to see the place for myself :p
      4 Oct 2013
    • Mr.Weasel
      Haha, great stuff. Please let us know if you get a reply. ;)
      4 Oct 2013
    • mrcriss
      That's defo 9 banded. Haven't been to Tropical World in a while….will have to take my niece there soon!
      19 Nov 2013
    • lintworm
      why not large hairy armadillo?
      19 Nov 2013
    • mrcriss
      Because they have kind of squatter, flatter bodies….whereas this little fella definitely has the body shape of a 9 banded.
      19 Nov 2013
    • TeaLovingDave
      I'm still not sure at all - keep meaning to visit to see for myself.
      19 Nov 2013
    • mrcriss
      It's a 9 banded. Having worked with both types before, the difference is really clear.
      19 Nov 2013
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