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Armadillos are mammals, not lizards. Their 'armor' is only on their backs and sides. The lower parts of their bodies are covered with fur and more vulnerable to predators that are able to turn them onto their backs or sides during an attack. Their natural predators are carnivores such as wolves, coyotes, bears and wildcats, but more are killed by dogs, cars and human hunters.
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Armadillo lizards are hunted by Birds of Prey, humans and other mammals and birds larger than themselves.
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∙ 11y agoMostly crickets and other insects. It is prey for other animals like humans and birds.
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∙ 11y agoIt is active in the daytime...it eats vegetables like lettuce and they eat meat....but i prefer giving them phoenix worms
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∙ 9y agoArmadillo Lizards are insectivores, which means they are insect eaters. They will eat meal worms, but their favorite insect to eat is the cricket.
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∙ 14y agoHi i dont really know what they eat besides crickets and wax worms, but i need to know if they have to have there crickets dusted regulry.
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∙ 10y agoArmadillo lizards, which are quite different from the mammal known as the armadillo, may be hunted and eaten by birds of prey such as ospreys, eagles and falcons.
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What types of lizards live in the desert?
the armadillo lizard
Where do armadillo lizards live?
It lives in the southern tip of Africa
What are the behavioral adaptations of the armadillo?
The nostrils of the Armadillo Lizard are formed into little tubes. The tubes help the Armadillo Lizards smell for food or predators. A ground dwelling lizard, it is active in the daytime and feeds on a wide variety of insects, as well as on spiders and other invertebrates. The head of the Armadillo Lizard is narrow in shape. It is fairly slow moving animal, but when the Armadillo Lizard thinks or knows it's in danger, it runs as fast as it can go for cover. The body length is 15-17 inches, the tail is 14-16 inches long, and it weighs 8-17 lbs. Its back legs are a little shorter than the front. The head, body, and club-like tail are all flattened, enabling it to wriggle easily into rock crevices for shelter. It may also adopt a curious defensive posture when threatened by rolling itself up like an Armadillo, with its tail tightly held in its jaws, presenting a spiny ring to the predator and protecting the softer, vulnerable belly area. That's why its called the Armadillo Lizard. The armored Armadillo Lizard has protection all around its body so that predators can't harm any of its under parts. Also squeeze into small places for escape. Another protection is their spiny scales that go all the way around its body. Their tails and spines also can be used to defend themselves as well. The Armadillo Lizard can be found in the deserts of the southern tip of Africa. The Armadillo Lizard has its babies in the late summer. Only 1 or 2 babies are born during that time. The Armadillo Lizards stay in family groups, and they will all live in the same rock crevice. When the lizards give birth, the babies are live-born, but do have a thin membranous shell that they need to break through. The Armadillo Lizard is a prey animal. It is preyed upon by bigger and stronger predators, such as humans, etc. The Armadillo Lizard's armor is most usefull against many birds, mammals, and other reptiles. The Armadillo Lizard is not an endangered species although it does have a lot of enemies to protect itself from. The Cape Provincial Ordinance helps the Armadillo Lizards when their injured or sick. That way the Armadillo lizards can be less endangered.
Who are the lizards predators predators?
Yes - they prey on insects, birds, other lizards, snakes and rodents (depending on the species of lizard)
Why does the armadillo lizard bites its own spiky tail?
Armadillo Lizards will bite on their tail and/or roll themselves into a ball when threatened. They also hide amongst rock crevices and inflate their bodies so they cant be removed. Hope that helps -FartingPenguin
Are armadillo lizards becoming endangerd?
Armadillos are mammals - not lizards !
What are Armadillo predators?
The only natural predators of the armadillo are southern big cats. However, when scared, an armadillo will jump into the air. When the "predator" is a car, the armadillo becomes roadkill, rather than being saved.
What types of lizards live in the desert?
the armadillo lizard
Do armadillo lizards live in Utah?
No, they live in Africa.
Where do armadillo lizards live?
It lives in the southern tip of Africa
How do Armadillo reproduce?
Actually, The armadillo gives birth to live baby armadillo lizards. They are the few kind of lizards to give birth to live born off spring. The Armadillo lizard usually will find a mate during fall or spring and do what bearded dragons do to mate. and then sure enough a baby plops out.
What are the predators of the giant armadillo?
Human, wolves and foxes
What are the predators of the mudskipper?
lizards
Do armadillo lizards roll?
yes this lizard is named after the armidillo for its ability to roll up in a ball and looks slightly like an armadillo
Do lizards live in africa?
some do like the armadillo lizardwell i hope i help you
What are the Draco lizards predators?
snakes
Do armadillo lizards make good pets?
Yes but only other, same-sized lizards like other Cordylus lizards. Smaller lizards will be eaten.
