Details for Armadillo

• Armadillo

  Armadillos are unique mammals native to the Americas, characterized by their leathery, armored shell made of bony plates. They vary greatly in size, from the tiny pink fairy armadillo (about 10 cm / 4 inches) to the giant armadillo (up to 1.5 meters / 5 feet). Most species are nocturnal and fossorial, spending much of their time digging burrows. Armadillos are omnivores, with diets consisting mainly of insects, larvae, and other invertebrates, but also plants and small vertebrates. Their armored defense and digging abilities make them well-adapted to various habitats, from grasslands to forests.

  

  Habitat: The Armadillo lives in United-states-of-america, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay.