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This baby armadillo screams like it's auditioning for Super Mario (video)

Popkin
May 19, 2025
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Screaming hairy armadillo (crbellette/shutterstock.com)

This screaming hairy armadillo sounds just like a Nintendo character when it screams. Screaming hairy armadillos ( Chaetophractus vellerosus) are native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. They are able to emit a loud shriek to scare off predators or startle humans. If you're considering getting on…

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