Tag: Armadillo
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Interesting Facts about Armadillos
When you think about armadillos, you see an image of an armored animal that folds itself into its shell when it is in danger. However, there are more facts about this animal that are unknown to most people and are quite interesting. THE ARMADILLO The armadillo is a close relative to anteaters and sloths and…
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Nine Banded Armadillo Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is a medium-size mammal that typically occurs in America. It is the most common armadillo. Nine-banded armadillos are likely to make homes in secondary rainforests and dry scrubs. It is thought to jump 4 feet high up in the air when threatened. They are also known as ‘long-nosed armadillo’. Nine…
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Pink Fairy Armadillo Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The pink fairy armadillo (Chlamyphorus truncatus) is the world’s smallest armadillo species. It is typically found in the dry sandy environments of Argentina. The pink fairy armadillo is the size of a human hand. They are hardly noticed or seen as a result of which scientists find it difficult to assess its behavior in the…
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What Do Armadillos Eat in the Wild – Armadillos Diet
Today we talk about the incredible and unique creature of nature – The Armadillos and their diet plan. Well! We all know that the energy requirements of a body are fulfilled through what we intake as food and so the fact prevails that the world goes round food. But before we check out the dietary…