armadillo
Type: Mammal
Diet: Omnivore
Average life span in captivity: 12 to 15 years
Size: 5 to 59 in (13 to 150 cm)
Weight: 3 oz to 120 lbs (85 g to 54 kg)
Protection status: Threatened
Armadillos are found on the forest floor even when it is flooded as they are able to swim as well. Their favourite food is small insects but they also like small animals, birds, eggs, roots and fruits.
Did you know:
They have special adaptions that include having a great sense of smell, a sticky tongue, short strong legs and sharp claws.
Diet: Omnivore
Average life span in captivity: 12 to 15 years
Size: 5 to 59 in (13 to 150 cm)
Weight: 3 oz to 120 lbs (85 g to 54 kg)
Protection status: Threatened
Armadillos are found on the forest floor even when it is flooded as they are able to swim as well. Their favourite food is small insects but they also like small animals, birds, eggs, roots and fruits.
Did you know:
- Their tongue allows them to eat up to 40,000 ants in one meal
They have special adaptions that include having a great sense of smell, a sticky tongue, short strong legs and sharp claws.