No, that’s not a dinosaur. Or dragon. Or Pokémon. It’s a baby southern three-ringed armadillo, born at the Virginia Zoo in August. It’s the second pup born to its mother, Izel, and father, Vigo.

Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden announced the birth of a three-banded armadillo. Officials say the new pup was born August 1 and marks the second three-banded armadillo birth in the zoo’s history.

Aug. 31, 2017—The Smithsonian’s National Zoo welcomed two screaming hairy armadillo pups Aug. 11. The pups are the first ever born at the Zoo. They are still spending all of their time in their nest, ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Two screaming hairy armadillo pups were born at the Zoo Aug. 8. The pups are the second litter for mom Amber and dad Dylan Walter. At their last ...