Armadillo is the only existing mammal in the world that has armor shell on its back. Such an amazing animal is very rare in the world and there are many interesting facts about this animal. If you want to know such exciting facts about Armadillo, just look at these following lines.
1. Scientific Description
Armadillo is the animal that makes the sole family of order “Cingulata” called Dasypodidae. The numbers of known species of Armadillo are 20 that are still alive and all the numbers of genra belong to Armadillo animal are 10.
2. Reason behind Name
The name Armadillo is taken from Spanish language that means “Little Armored One”. This is called Armadillo because it is covered with armored shell head, back, legs and even tail.
3. Habitat
Almost all the species of Armadillo are found in Latin America except nine-banded Armadillo that is also found in south-central states of United States particularly Texas. However, most of the species are in severe danger due to excessive predators and categorized into endangered animals.
4. Physical Description
The average length of most of the species of Armadillo is 30 inches, but it varies widely in different species and can range up to 59 inches in case of giant Armadillo. The color of Armadillo is also varying in different species like black, gray, red, yellow and brown.
5. General Information
Armadillo have very sharp claws and therefore excellent digger. The beloved food of Armadillo is ants and termites. They spend most of their time in sleeping that could be more than 16 hours within 24 hours.