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Armadillo chows down on a "termite mound" birthday cake

Jennifer Sandlin
May 01, 2025
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Armadillo

Join me in sending an enthusiastic "happy birthday!" wish to Julio, Maryland Zoo's cute-as-can-be southern three-banded armadillo ambassador, who recently turned 17! The cute little armored fellow celebrated with a birthday "cake" that was created to look like a termite mound—and stuffed full of delicious and nutritious bugs!

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