Pink Fairy Armadillo: A Complete Scientific and Ethical Exploration of the World's Smallest Armadillo

by Gibson, Raphael
ISBN: 9798270927752
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Overview

Beneath the golden sands of Argentina's deserts lives one of the world's most extraordinary and least understood mammals - the Pink Fairy Armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus). Known locally as el pichiciego, this tiny, rose-hued creature has captivated scientists, artists, and conservationists alike for centuries. Yet until recently, its life beneath the soil remained almost entirely a mystery.

The Pink Fairy Armadillo Handbook is the first comprehensive, professional, and educational exploration of this elusive species - blending biology, ecology, technology, and ethics into a captivating study of subterranean life. Written for naturalists, zoologists, students, and conservation-minded readers, it reveals the hidden world of Argentina's smallest armadillo through the lens of modern science and compassionate stewardship.

Within its richly detailed 16 chapters, readers will discover.
Taxonomy, Evolution, and Anatomy - tracing the armadillo's place within the order Cingulata and its evolutionary ties to ancient glyptodonts.
Behavior and Burrowing Ecology - uncovering nocturnal rhythms, tunnel systems, and survival strategies revealed through ground-penetrating radar, thermal imaging, and motion-sensor monitoring.

  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Gibson, Raphael
  • ISBN: 9798270927752
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.48
  • Number Of Pages: 230
  • Publication Year: 2025
Language: English