The Armadillo

Created by

Felipe

May 2010

Habitat

• There are many different animals that live The armadillo lives in the grassland biome and in the rainforest biome.

• There are many different animals that live in the grassland biome like the antelopes, moles, buffaloes, and Perry dogs.

• There are different types of grass instead of plants in the grasslands.

• The grassland does’nt have hard soil.

Distribution Map

• The armadillo is located near Argentina, and Paraguay.

Food

• The armadillo food that they eat are spiders, ants, termites, worms, and beatles.

• The armadillos dig underground for their food.

Food Habits

• Armadillos have 4 meals each day.

• The armadillos have sharp claws to dig underground to find its food.

Interesting Facts

• Giant armadillos can weigh up to 110 pounds.

• Armadillos have been existing since the dinosaurs were existing.

• Armadillos are closely related to sloths and anteaters.

Why is it Endangered

• Armadillos are endangered for many reasons. The armadillo is endangered because cars crash armadillos sometimes when they cross the road. They’re also endangered because of habitat loss. Because people cut down trees in the rainforests and also there are fires in rainforests. They are also endangered because people hunt them.

What Has Been Done to Help?

• C.I.T.E.S. has been helping the endangered animals. C.I.T.E.S. means: Convention and International Trade of Endangered Species.

Conclusion

• I think that in the future the armadillos might be extinct or not be endangered or extinct.

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