Put another way, the doodlebug-lizard* vs. the walking pinecone.

I’m inclined to go with the armadillo in this particular matchup, because as much as I like pangolins, in all of their huggable** pineconeyness, the mud-bathing dude is a wee bit creepy. Opinions may vary, of course.

Here’s some bonus armadillo cuteness for you.

* Yes, I know they’re both mammals. I’m being metaphorhetorical.

** I am not a zoologist, but it is probably safe to say that it is unwise to attempt to hug a wild pangolin or armadillo.