Armadillo vary in size, from 5-59 inches in length to 3-120 pounds in weight. source
Armadillo vary in size, from 5-59 inches in length to 3-120 pounds in weight.
Armadillos can be pinkish, dark-brown, black, red, gray or yellowish in color. source
Armadillos can be pinkish, dark-brown, black, red, gray or yellowish in color.
Armadillos whole body (head, back, legs and tail) is covered with bony plates. source
Armadillos whole body (head, back, legs and tail) is covered with bony plates.
Only three-banded armadillo can curl into the ball to protect itself from predators. Other armadillos run or dig a hole when they need to escape from predators. source
Only three-banded armadillo can curl into the ball to protect itself from predators. Other armadillos run or dig a hole when they need to escape from predators.
Armadillo legs and long claws are perfectly adapted for digging. source
Armadillo legs and long claws are perfectly adapted for digging.
Armadillo can dig and create network of tunnels underground. source
Armadillo can dig and create network of tunnels underground.
Armadillo sleep 16-18 hours per day in their burrows. source
Armadillo sleep 16-18 hours per day in their burrows.
Armadillos dig ground to find their favorite food - insects. Beside insects, they like to eat small mammals, baby birds, eggs, carrion, roots and fruit. source
Armadillos dig ground to find their favorite food - insects. Beside insects, they like to eat small mammals, baby birds, eggs, carrion, roots and fruit.
Armadillos are great swimmers. source
Armadillos are great swimmers.
Armadillos can hold their breath for 6 minutes when they dive. source
Armadillos can hold their breath for 6 minutes when they dive.
Armadillos are excellent climbers. They can climb over the fence in the case they can't dig underneath it. source
Armadillos are excellent climbers. They can climb over the fence in the case they can't dig underneath it.
Reproduction of armadillos is very unique. Although mating season takes place in July, female becomes pregnant in November. This is called "delayed implantation". source
Reproduction of armadillos is very unique. Although mating season takes place in July, female becomes pregnant in November. This is called "delayed implantation".
Female armadillos can postpone her pregnancy until environmental conditions become satisfying. source
Female armadillos can postpone her pregnancy until environmental conditions become satisfying.
Armadillos live 4-7 years in the wild and 12-15 years in captivity. source
Armadillos live 4-7 years in the wild and 12-15 years in captivity.
Armadillos prefer warm, moist climates. source
Armadillos prefer warm, moist climates.