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Armadillo

The armadillo is any of several small mammals most known for having a bony armor shell.The average size is about 75 centimetres (30 inches) total length including tail.

It is a placental mammal of the order Xenarthra, related to the anteater. There are several species of armadillo, distinguished by how many bands are visible on their armor.

All species of armadillos are native to the American continents, where they inhabit a variety of environments. In the United States, armadillos are most common in the warmer states, particularly Texas. Armadillos eat mostly insects, grubs, and other invertebrates.

The armadillo is a prolific digger, and uses its sharp claws to burrow both to feed on grubs and to dig dens.Its main defense is its armor-like outer skin. When threatened by a predator, the armadillo will roll up into a ball.

Internet resources

Although armadillos have several unique characteristics that distinguish them from other mammals..
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Six Banded Armadillo Video
Amradillo Video. An armadillo’s protective shell is made of bony plates, called scutes, covered with horny skin
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Screaming Hairy Armadillo
Video Clip of the hairy armadillo..
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Armadillos Video
Get helpful tips on trapping nuisance armadillos Video
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Armadillos
Armadillos are any of several small mammals of the family Dasypodidae, mostly known for having a bony armor shell..
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Armadillo Clipart - Illustrations - Pictures
A good selection of Armadillo clipart, illustrations and photographs
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Armadillo Video
Armadillo running in a backyard in Tennessee.
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Armadillo Online
Welcome to the wonderful world of armadillos
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Giant Armadillo
Basic info.
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Armadillo Central
Facts, history, animations, etc. There are 20 species of armadillos, grouped in nine genera and distributed through America from Argentina to the south-eastern corner of the United States
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Nine-banded Armadillo
From Texas Parks and Wildlife
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Nine-Banded Armadillo
The most notable feature of the nine-banded armadillo is its skin. They range in color from brownish-black to gray
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Armadillo, Nine-banded
Taxonomy
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Armadillo Facts
Facts and pictures of Armadillo
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Giant Armadillo- Endangered Species
Priodontes giganteus . Pic .
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