Swimming Days Turn To Watch-Party As Texas Shore Harbors Unlikely Intruder

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Armadillos are sturdy little critters, but even their hides aren’t thick enough to protect them from Texas’ brutal summer heat. But an armadillo was spotted swimming, going into full submarine mode as the sun blazes overhead. It’s proof that everyone enjoys a beach day from time to time! Where did this happen? [{ "selector": ".rwdkj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".nwfen-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-116px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".zdicm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 321px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Facts You Didn't Know About Armadillos

Famous for their lack of intelligence, Armadillos are not only decent swimmers, but they can also hold their breath for up to 6 minutes.

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The Armadillo was spotted swimming along the coast near Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Sharing the video, initially posted by @tdstranger, Instagram on August 8, TPWD wrote: “Even armadillos are trying to cool off.”

Texans shaken by the sight

“I’ve lived in TX my whole life and have never seen a live one in the wild. Only roadkill,” one comment read. “Wow! Never knew they could swim,” read another.

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