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The screaming hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus vellerosus) is a species of armadillo also known as the small screaming armadillo, crying armadillo or the small hairy armadillo. It is a burrowing armadillo found in the central and southern parts of South America. The adjective "screaming" derives from its habit of squealing when handled.

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[–] kindenough@kbin.earth 3 points 1 month ago

Before it was known as the Chillo Armadillo, untill some human had the urge to handle it.