Armadillos

Depending upon your beliefs, either God or evolution gave the armadillo a shell to protect itself from predators.

A Giant Anteater Totally Wins. It Would Slash The Aardvark On The Face With It's Long, Sharp Claws. They Don't Meet.

Usually they do not bite people very seldom do they bite, but than can scratch people or animals if felt threatned

Iguanas live in tropical rainforest areas, generally in lower altitudes in areas near water sources, such as rivers or streams. They spend most of their time high in the forest canopy, about 40-50 feet above the ground.

The state mammal of Texas is the armadillo.

most armadillos will eat bugs.

also I've been told that when domesticating armadillos you can feed them moist cat food, but i don't know wether they eat much meat in the wild.

from what i know the most common killer of armadillos is cars.

not much help, thought i'd give it a shot though.

The weight depends on the species. The pink fairy armadillo is the smallest species and weighs just a few ounces. The largest, the giant armadillo, can exceed 100 pounds as adults. Both species are found in South America.

It is probably the most commonly seen wild animal in Texas and lives in all but the far western parts of the state.

They are generally solitary but females will forage with their offspring until they are mature enough to go out on their own.

The female nurses the babies in her burrow until they can eat solid foods. The babies then go with the mother when she forages for food and learn the skills they will need to survive once they leave the nest when 6-12 months of age.

They're armoured mammals of the family Dasypodidae.

yes they do live in the desert but can also be adapted to other places or habitats

Armadillos live in forests, scrub, grasslands, savannas wetlands, and even in the rain forest. They do avoid deserts as well as regions with a very cold winter as they have little protection from the cold in the form of fat reserves or fur and they are not able to hibernate.

An armadillo looks somewhat like a very large anteater with a shell.
they have football shaped bodies. They have pointed heads and longs noses. armadillo tails are made of bony rings. they have short legs and thick claws

One thing they do is dig themselves a hole to crawl into.

Charles Darwin recorded an armadillo digging itself into the ground even before he could dismount from his horse to catch it. they also crawl into a ball that is why they have that tough outer shell or hide

The pink fairy armadillo, or pichiciego, is a desert-type animal. It lives in central Argentina in dry places such as sand dunes and scrub.

Armadillos will use their claws to defend themselves.

because they do cause if not their wouldn't be alive

an armadillo needs food , water and a warm place to live and have their babies

Armadillos evolved about 50 million years ago in what is now South America. Over the ages they have slowly moved northward and entered the United States back in the 19th century. They are slowly increasing their range in the United States. They will probably not move much further north as it is too cold for them in the winter and they will probably avoid the desert southwest because it is so hot and dry and offers little food.

Armadillos protect themselves primarily by curling into a tight ball, especially the three-banded armadillo, which makes it difficult for predators to access their vulnerable parts. Additionally, their tough, armored shell provides a hard barrier against bites and attacks. When threatened, they may also rely on their ability to dig quickly into the ground to escape danger. Their nocturnal habits and ability to remain still can help them avoid detection by potential threats.

"Most species of armadillos have a litter of one to three young a year. Hairy armadillos usually give birth to two young, often one male and one female. Small hairy armadillos and giant armadillos give birth to 1-2 young. The southern three-banded, naked-tailed and pink fairy armadillo have 1 young a year. The six-banded armadillo has 1-3 young in a litter, often of mixed sex. " i got this from "http://en.allexperts.com/q/Wild-Animals-705/ARMEDILLA.htm"

Armadillos adapt to their environment by mmoving to warmer or cooler places.

The armor of an armadillo is made of bone covered in a layer of horn-like material.

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