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    12 Ridiculously Cute Pictures Of Edinburgh's First Baby Armadillo

    More than makes up for that panda no longer being pregnant.

    1. Edinburgh Zoo has final had some good news in the shape of Rica – a newborn three-banded armadillo.

    2. She's in there, promise.

    3. Rica is the first armadillo to be born at the zoo and her birth follows the sad news that Edinburgh's giant panda Tian Tian is no longer pregnant.

    4. So let's all take the time to look at Rica's few first days in Scotland.

    5. Sleeping was clearly the first order of business.

    6. Lots of it.

    7. According to the zoo when she was first born Rica was the size of a golf ball.

    8. CUTE!

    9. But she has grown rapidly in recent days...

    10.

    11. Rica who was born to mum Rio and dad Rodar on 24 August.

    12. While dad is back out for the public to see, mum and Rica will remain off-show for the foreseeable future, a statement from the zoo said.