HOME: Dense shady cover in southern United States and south
to Argentina
LIFE SPAN: 4 years
LOOKS: A covering of bony plates protects its back and sides. Armadillos
have a good sense of smell. This helps them find food.
FOOD: Insects, small animals, lizards, roots, dead animals, and eggs.
HABITS: Armadillos live alone or in groups of all the same sex. They
hunt at night and are good swimmers.
