Mammals of Unusual Size at the National Zoo

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Glyptodon Pups Born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo

Scientists at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute made a breakthrough in the recreation of glyptodon, a prehistoric giant armadillo that went extinct nearly 11,000 years ago.

This morning, April 1, four glyptodon hybrid pups were born at the Zoo's Small Mammal House via a La Plata three-banded armadillo surrogate mother. Due to the massive size of an adult glyptodon, officials at the Zoo expect the exhibit will eventually need to be renamed the ‘Mammals of Unusual Size’ House. 

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