Nature — S35E14 — Hotel Armadillo

00:00:07 NARRATOR: In the heart of Brazil

00:02:20 Prone to intense drought and severe floods,

00:04:13 That was an indescribable moment because there it was.

00:06:07 why giant armadillos are so rarely seen.

00:08:30 is just amazing.

00:10:20 more frequently than any other animal.

00:12:23 provide homes for other species, this is it.

00:13:38 for the project, it was a huge loss

00:15:39 And an adult needs to consume thousands of them every day.

00:18:28 NARRATOR: Arnaud has worked out

00:20:09 she can disappear below ground

00:21:43 So it's kind of like saying goodbye to her now.

00:24:24 the footage will confirm their suspicion

00:27:23 Once they've gone,

00:29:43 and giant armadillos

00:32:31 for the first time at a Hotel Armadillo.

00:34:54 Red-legged seriemas eat reptiles.

00:37:00 I love seeing the faces of kids

00:38:54 And we're gonna go straight to Isabelle's territory.

00:40:46 Giant armadillos occur at such low densities

00:43:04 It's used by the ranchers to encourage new growth

00:45:05 NARRATOR: Sheer persistence has led Arnaud

00:48:55 - MAN: Do you? - DESBIEZ: Yeah.

00:52:45 visit pbs.org.