It is a fairy armadillo, has a length of 120 mm. This rare and unique mammals live underground and are rarely seen, and almost never caught, they are good at escaping, with its ability to dig themselves into the ground quickly and hide from enemy attack.
The pink fairy armadillo is approximately 90–115 mm (3.5-4.5 inches) long, excluding the tail, and is pale rose or pink in color. It has the ability to bury itself completely in a matter of seconds if frightened.
It is a nocturnal animal. It burrows small holes near ant colonies in dry soil, and feeds mainly on ants and ant larvae near its burrow. Occasionally, it feeds on worms, snails, insects and larvae, or various plant and root material.
The pink fairy armadillo spends much of its time under the ground, as it is a "sand swimmer" similar to the golden mole or the marsupial mole.
It uses large front claws to agitate the sand, allowing it to almost
swim through the ground in a manner reminiscent of swimming through
water. It is torpedo-shaped, and has a shielded head and back.
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