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.

Virginia Zoo said the new pup was born on Aug. 31 to parents Izel and Vigo, which are a part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Southern Three-banded Armadillo Species Survival Plan (SSP).

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 ...

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.