Brazilian Veterinarians Fit Baby Armadillo With Customized Wheelchair For His Paralyzed Back Legs
A baby armadillo named Bonilha was rescued from the side of a South Brazil road after losing his the use of his hind legs and nearly starving to death. Once Bonilha was stable, his doctors fitted for a custom-made wheelchair that helps him go anywhere he wants to go. On this particularly Bonilha enjoyed a bit of sun while wandering around a leafy yard without a care in the world.
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