A Shingleback. A little short fat fellow. Tends to be unsociable and largely inactive. Puts on a big display of aggression when approached. It is all a false front though, because they've got nothing much to back it up. They do make an amusing pet.
I can't immediately recall why I was reminded of it
I'm friggin laughing my azz off!
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