Armadillo ‘bombshell’ arrives at East Sussex zoo

A Drusillas Park spokesperson said: “Love Island may be over but there are definite Casa Amor vibes over at Drusillas Park near Alfriston this week.

"A new romantic interest has arrived in the shape of a yellow armadillo stud to join current armadillos Patsy and Eddie.

"It’s hoped the newly introduced trio will get on well, heads will turn, and eventually become a breeding group.”

Two experienced keepers from the zoo embarked on a 766-mile road trip to collect the new six-banded armadillo male.

The new male is so much larger than the park’s resident females he’s quickly been given the name ‘Tank’ by the zoo’s team.

Resident armadillos Patsy and Eddie arrived at the zoo more than a year ago and have spent a while finding the right mate to join them.

The spokesperson added: “Initial introductions went brilliantly and so the trio are now happily snuffling and scooting around the enclosure together, and even all share food from one bowl.”