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What is an Armadillo?

By KaleemK on March 09, 2024
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Armadillo

An armadillo is a small to medium-sized mammal known for its distinctive armor-like shell made of bony plates. This shell provides protection from predators. Armadillos are part of the order Cingulata, primarily found in the Americas, especially in South and Central America, with one species, the nine-banded armadillo, extending into North America.

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