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What is an armadillo?

Do you know what an "armadillo" is? It is a small mammal covered in a bony shell resembling armor.

Ten species of armadillos live from the southern United States to southern South America. From above, armadillos are covered with a bone shell, which consists of a plate on the head and two on the back. These two parts are connected by a flexible central part consisting of movable strips. This allows the armadillo to twist and turn. The number of these stripes down the center of the carapace is sometimes used to classify these animals. So, there are seven-band, eight-band, nine-band armadillos.

In the United States, only nine-banded armadillos are found. All armadillos also have a tail completely covered with armor, except for one species - and it is only natural that this armadillo is called soft-tailed! It is rather curious that simple processes without enamel serve as teeth for the armadillo. This is one of those contradictions for which nature is so generous. Armor on the body - and soft teeth! Most animals have the same teeth for life.

Having such teeth, the armadillo is forced to eat soft food - ants, termites, larvae, worms and beetles. As you know, such food can be found among the leaves or in soft ground, and therefore, in order to get it, the armadillo must dig it up. Nature compensated the armadillo for soft teeth by giving it strong claws and strong front paws. An armadillo can dig faster than a dog!

In addition, he uses his claws and front paws to dig holes in which he can quickly hide from his enemies. Most armadillos escape their enemies by running or burrowing. Only one species, the three-banded armadillo, escapes by curling up into a ball. He has a much stronger shell than others, and therefore for him it is quite a reliable way of protection.

Author: Likum A.

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