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[[File:Armadillo_3.jpg|thumb|278px|Taken at the [[Cincinnati Zoo]] in the old Nocturnal House.]]
[[File:Armadillo_3.jpg|thumb|278px|Taken at the [[Cincinnati Zoo]] in the old Nocturnal House.]]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.
 
   
 
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
=='''Facts'''==
 
 
*Where to see them: Central South America
 
 
*Length: Up to 1 ft
 
*Length: Up to 1 ft
 
*Weight: 3 to 3.5 lbs
 
*Weight: 3 to 3.5 lbs
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