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Currently, the only armadillo species listed as endangered and that is the giant armadillo. It is endangered because of over hunting for food or for sale on the live animal market. It also suffers from habitat loss resulting from deforestation.A few other species may be endangered but are not listed as such because their status requires additional investigation.
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∙ 8y agoMany species of armadillos face extinction. These include :
Brazilian Three-Banded Armadillo
Giant Armadillo
Chacoan naked-tailed Armadillo
Pichi
Pink fairy armadillo
Andean hairy armadillo
Greater fairy armadillo
Hairy Long Nosed armadillo
Most species of armadillos face so form of threat to the species, but these are the most severe.
Many of these are due to habitat loss and over hunting. Conservation efforts are in effect for most of these, but it is feared for some, like the pink fairy armadillo, to be too late.
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What was the Mayas food?
The Maya's food was items that they grew, and meat from animals that they hunted. Beans, corn, and squash were grown. They also hunted deer, armadillo, and turtle.
Which is the most aggressive and the most largest armadillo?
The largest armadillo is the giant armadillo of South America. No armadillo is aggressive.
Is an armadillo a vegetable?
No, an armadillo is a mammal.
What is a male armadillo called?
A baby (young) armadillo is called a "pup."
What is the plural for armadillo?
The possessive form of the noun armadillo is armadillo's.Example: An armadillo's claws are used to dig for grubs.
What animal is friends with a armadillo?
another armadillo
Can you milk an armadillo?
No, you cannot milk an armadillo.
How large is the largest and smallest armadillo?
The pink fairy armadillo is the smallest and the largest is the Giant Armadillo.
Where does a screaming hairy armadillo live?
The screaming hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus vellerosus) is a species of armadillo also known as the small screaming armadillo, crying armadillo or the small hairy armadillo. It is a burrowing armadillo found in the central and southern parts of South America. The adjective "screaming" derives from its habit of squealing when handled or threatened.
What is a beautiful armadillo?
A beautiful armadillo is an extinct prehistoric species of armadillo, Latin name Dasypus bellus.
What is the shape of the body of an armadillo?
The picture above is of the nine-banded armadillo and a typical armadillo. You describe the shape.
Is armadillo capitalized?
No, unless it is the first word in a sentence or part of a name ("Armadillo Jones") it is not capitalized.
