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Armadillo is Spanish for “little armored one” Known for their leathery shell
Placental mammal = just like us! Only surviving member of their Order
(Cingulata) Closest living relative are sloths and
anteaters Over 20 species Weigh 10-20 lbs Body length is
15-23 inches Tail is 5-19 inches 6-10 inches tall
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Nocturnal Built for digging
Food (grubs) Dens
Nine-banded armadillo is the only species found in the US
Restricted to the Southeastern US
Has recently expanded its range northward
Giant armadillo
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Range of the nine-banded armadillo
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Poor vision Short legs, but can move quickly Can stay underwater for up to 6 minutes Armor is its main protection
Formed by plates of dermal bone Covered in relatively small, overlapping
epidermal scales called "scutes"
Three-Banded
Armadillo
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Nine-banded armadillos always give birth to 4 identical babies Only mammal to do so All develop from the
same egg and develop their own placenta
After birth, the quadruplets remain in the burrow for ~ 3 months
Babies leave the burrow to fend for themselves after ~ 6 months
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Nine-banded armadillo is abundant in the US Jumps straight up in the air (3-4 ft ) when
scared Can be a particular danger on roads
All other species are threatened or endangered Nuisance Habitat loss