Giant armadillos are threatened by overhunting and the loss of habitat because of human settlement and agricultural development
Loss of habitat due to deforestation is the major reason that they are endangered.
Giant armadillos are threatened by overhunting and the loss of habitat because of human settlement and agricultural development
There are 20 different varieties of armadillos in the world today. Some species are endangered and threatened. Because of their elusive nature, it is difficult to say exactly how many are in the world today. What is known is that the nine-band species is the only one thriving.
Only the giant armadillo of South America is currently listed as endangered. The pink fairy armadillo may also be vulnerable but its status is uncertain at this time and needs more study.
Giant armadillos live in South America.
Only one species of armadillo is currently listed as endangered, the giant armadillo. A few other species are undergoing studies and could be soon listed as endangered. Overall, however, the armadillos are not going extinct.
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the giant armadillo's diet would be larvae, worms, scorpions, and spiders. They eat really what the other smaller armadillos eat.
Giant armadillos live throughout the Amazon basin of South America. To view a range map, click on this link.
Giant armadillos are found in South America.
Giant armadillos tend to live in warm places. Almost all of the known species of armadillo make their home in Latin America.
South America
Giant armadillos live in South America.