New year health kick for Gretel the armadillo

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Gretel being measured.Image source, Drusillas Park

Many people start the new year with good intentions about eating healthily and getting more exercise and this chubby armadillo is on a new year health kick too.

One-year-old Gretel the armadillo has been put on a diet by zookeepers at Drusilla's Park in East Sussex after munching on too many insects and becoming overweight.

Image source, Drusillas Park

Gretel may look cute but her extra weight is bad for her health.

Image source, Drusillas Park

Keepers have changed her meal plans and designed a special exercise routine to get her back to full fitness.