After 64 years, Brazil returns to stage the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet:World Cup Soccer and any pet that is chosen for the event should show the “face” of Brazil and the “face” of our football. The Caatinga Association, an institution thatadvocates the development and protection of our biodiversity, is proposed as an animal mascot very special and unique that only exists here in Brazil: the three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus), so named because of the ability to bendupon itself to protect themselves when threatened, leaving the shape of a ball. Innocturnal, feeds on ants, termites, spiders and berries. It is the most endangeredarmadillo from Brazil and his game has already got rid of many states. A sort ours,peculiar behavior, which could brighten the cup, showing the world our rich nature and our commitment to biodiversity as well as sensitize the people of Brazil for the defense and protection of our nature. This graceful animal is the main protagonist in the name of football: the ball. Perfect pet for our Cup, disclose!

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