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+ | [[File:Armadillo_3.jpg|thumb|278px|Taken at the [[Cincinnati Zoo]] in the old Nocturnal House.]] |
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⚫ | Armadillos are famous for their defensive, armored shells. The '''southern three-banded armadillo''' (Tolypeutes matacus) can actually roll itselfcompletely into a ball. Often it will leave its shell open just enough for a would-be predator’s nose or paw to poke through. Suddenly the armadillo slams shut its shell, clamping down tightly and causing injury to the intruder, which is generally enough to send a predator packing. '''Facts'''*Where to see them: Central South America |
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− | *Where to see them: Central South America |
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*Length: Up to 1 ft |
*Length: Up to 1 ft |
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*Weight: 3 to 3.5 lbs |
*Weight: 3 to 3.5 lbs |