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//**The pink fairy armadillo's scientific name is Chlamyphorus truncatus. This species is the only aramdillo with a dorsal shell almost seperated from its body. It is the smallest of the armadillos, coming in at about 3 1/2". It is a very fast digger and can dig away from any predators. Pink fairy armadillos feed mostly on ants and are omnivorous. They are noctornal and fossorial. Baby pink fairy armadillos are called pups. Pink fairy armadillos are found in Argentina and reside in Desert, Savanna, Grassland,and Shrubland biomes. It was added to the endangered species list in 1996. They are endangered due to habitat destruction, cars, and domestic dogs. There are many conservation groups fighting against the endangerment of the Pink Fairy Armadillo. The Endangered Species Act is an act that was passed by Richard Nixon to help protect endangered species.**//

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