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To protect itself from predators. To shield its soft underbelly from its attackers.
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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
How does a nine banded armadillo defend itself?
It rolls up into a ball.
How do you protect the armadillo?
they roll up in a ball to look like rocks
Why does an armadillo have thick skin?
An armadillo needs its shell to camouflage itself from predators like acoyote. When an armadillo rolls up into a ball, it looks like a rock because of its hard shell.
What body part is used for protection in an armadillo?
they use there shells and roll into a ball
Why do armadillo curl up itself into a ball?
the armadillo lizards curl into a ball as a defense mechanism, for ex. just like a snake uses venom and a fast strike to deter intruders and to attack them or use it to obtain food, why do humans use guns? most time to defend themselves. when an armadillo lizard curls into a ball and uses his armor like skin to in an nutshell deter attack.
Why do armadillos role into a ball?
some species of armadillo can roll into a ballOf the 20 known species of Armadillo, only one rolls up to protect iself; and that is the three banded armadillo from South America.
Can porcupines roll into a ball?
yes they can, this is a defense mechanism for fending off predators. as they curly up into a ball, their spines will stick straight out. dont try running over or stepping on these guys
Which animal curls into a ball if scared?
most animals get scared at one point in life. all animals will react different then some others. :)
Why is the skin between the bony plates on an armadillo important?
The bony plates on an Armadillo are it's main source of defense against predators. The skin between the plates allow the Armadillo to curl itself into a ball to deter predators. Not all Armadillos are able to curl up into balls however. Not all of the 20 species can curl up in a ball. The species in the U.S. curls, but can't make it all the way into a ball. Bill Klemm, author of Dillos. Roadkill on Extinction Highway?
What are the powers of cannonbolt?
Cannonbolt can roll his self up into a large ball, somewhat like an armadillo and charge his opponents.
Which is the most aggressive and the most largest armadillo?
The largest armadillo is the giant armadillo of South America. No armadillo is aggressive.
