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They're just too gosh darn killable!

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Q: Why is the reason that the giant armadillo became endangered?
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Is the Giant armadillo endangered?

Their habitats have been destroyed


Are Armadillo on the endangered species list?

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.


What is the name of the nine-banded armadillo?

According to the Present Status-Endangered Or Not Endangered Or Watch List Chart the Nine-Banded Armadillo are the least of our concern,to get to the point,no they are not endangered.


Are Armadillo going extinct?

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.


When did armadillos get endangered?

The giant armadillo was classified as vulnerable on the World Conservation Union's Red List in 2002, and is listed under Appendix I (threatened with extinction) of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna. No other species of armadillo are currently listed as endangered. The pink fairy armadillo may be endangered also but its status is currently uncertain.


Is the armadillo an endangered animal?

Only the giant armadillo of South America is considered as endangered. The pink fairy armadillo may also be endangered but its status is currently uncertain. Most other species are doing quite well and the range of the nine-banded armadillo continues to expand well into the United States.


What kind of consumer is a giant armadillo?

The giant armadillo is a secondary consumer.


What is the giant armadillo's Latin name?

Giant armadillo = Priodontes maximus.


What are threats a giant armadillo has?

In some countries armadillos face a problem with loss of habitat or over hunting. The giant armadillo of South America is an example and the reason this animal is listed as vulnerable to extinction.


Why are armadillo hunted?

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.


What is an enemy of a giant armadillo?

Giant Armadillo's habitat is losing because of humans.


What are some differences between the armadillo and the giant armadillo?

1 difference is that the giant armadillo has more bands on its shell. another difference is that the giant armadillo is bigger. i think the next fact is true. the giant armadillo can breath fire 10 feet longer than a armadillo.