Armadillos

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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A lack of appropriate food and habitat and the presence of deep-dug slant-fences, live traps (baited with earthworm- and fruit-filled nylon stockings) and strong smells deter armadillos from digging in flower beds. The animals in question (Dasypus spp) feed upon ground-dwelling arthropods, whose presence can be controlled by pesticides, and need as shelter higher-growing grasses, whose height can be controlled by severe mowing. They stay away from such strong smells as those of ammonia, garlic, mothballs, predator urine and vinegar.

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 has four legs and wanders around on those.

There are many species of armadillo and they range from southern South America well into the southern United States. Any animals that live in that vast area probably share the habitat of the armadillo.

yes they are . it is due to the loss of their homes i hope my answer has been usefull

They are not a very aggressive species, but like most animals, they can bite.

Yes. We have seen one hit in Marshall County last summer and as of today have one that was hit in Livingston County.

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.

The armadillo population in the U.S. has been estimated at 30 to 50 million

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No, once the female is bred, the male has nothing further to do with her. They do not mate for life.