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Armadillos are small placental mammals of the family Dasypodidae, mostly known for having a bony armor shell. Their average size is about 75 centimeters (30 inches), including tail. All species are native to the Americas, where they inhabit a variety of environments. In the United States, the sole resident armadillo is the 9-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), which is most common in the central southern states, particularly Texas.
Dasypodidae is the only family in the order Cingulata. Until as recently as 1995, the family was placed in the order Xenarthra, along with the anteaters and sloths. There are several species of armadillo, some of which are distinguished by how many bands they have on their armor. The nine-banded form cannot roll itself into a ball. They mainly run away or burrow from predators.
Habitat and Physiology
They are prolific diggers, and many species use their sharp claws to dig for food such as grubs and/or to dig dens. The 9-banded armadillo prefers to build burrows in moist soil near the creeks, streams, and arroyos near which it generally lives and feeds. The diet of armadillo species varies, but consists mainly of insects, grubs, and other invertebrates. Some species, however, are almost entirely termite/ant specialists. More on [ Armadillo ]
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eldictamen (El Dictamen) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:59:12 -0000
En el país de la cirugía estética, hasta los armadillos hacen dieta http://bit.ly/55YA1d
We've got armadillos in our trousers
amoosefloats (steven schwartz) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:14:53 -0000
We've got armadillos in our trousers
En el paÃs de la cirugÃa estética, hasta los armadillos hacen dieta http://bit.ly/8CpDFC
bananatwitt (George) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:02:11 -0000
En el país de la cirugía estética, hasta los armadillos hacen dieta http://bit.ly/8CpDFC
@steverosier We've got Armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening.
ameliabauerly (Amelia Bauerly) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:07:47 -0000
@steverosier We've got Armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening.
yup @styleali ... where can I find some armadillos???? help me, lol
themakeupsquad (The MakeUp Squad) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:08:29 -0000
yup @styleali ... where can I find some armadillos???? help me, lol
Signing ARMADILLOS tonight, December 3, 7:00, at Legacy Books in Dallas.
jameshime (James Hime) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:36:34 -0000
Signing ARMADILLOS tonight, December 3, 7:00, at Legacy Books in Dallas.
Armadillo Online: Damage Control - Discusses problems armadillos cause in the garden, and gives suggestions on how to solve them using deterrents and traps, and prevent their return by filling in burrows.
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