On August 13th we celebrate International Armadillo Day! So below I’m sharing two videos I filmed in Costa Rica of different armadillos. Fun fact: armadillos in this genus (Dasypus) are unique in that the mothers always give birth to 4 identical quadruplets!
Armadillo pup foraging for a meal in Costa Rica
I filmed this armadillo pup when I was staying at a bird watching lodge, Rancho Naturalista, in Costa Rica. I had watched the whole family of momma and 4 pups foraging for several days but on this day I only saw one.
Armadillo pup rescued by the Toucan Rescue Ranch in Costa Rica
I filmed this armadillo pup when I was volunteering at Costa Rica’s Toucan Rescue Ranch. This little guy was so entertaining and was healthy enough to release back into the wild after several weeks!