Photo 8 Oct 97 notes earthandscience: A Brazilian three banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus), also known as tatu-bola in Portuguese, in Rio de Janeiro. The tatu-bola – an endangered species – was chosen as the mascot of the Fifa World Cup Brazil 2014.

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A Brazilian three banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus), also known as tatu-bola in Portuguese, in Rio de Janeiro. The tatu-bola – an endangered species – was chosen as the mascot of the Fifa World Cup Brazil 2014.

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    Less susceptible to leprosy than its nine banded cousin.
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