Did You Know?

Some armadillos can run fast!

What They Eat

Armadillos love to eat bugs and worms.

Where They Live

They live in the Americas, like Texas.

What armadillos Do

They dig holes to sleep in.

They use their sharp claws to dig.

They can roll up to stay safe.

They have a hard shell for protection.

They are mostly active at night.

They can be found in many places.

More About armadillos

Armadillos have been around for a long time. They are part of a group of animals that includes sloths and anteaters. They are found in warm places in the Americas. They help keep the soil healthy by digging.

Armadillos can help farmers by eating bugs. They eat pests that can harm crops. This helps make food grow better. They are a big help to nature.

Some armadillos can be pink! They are very cute. People love to see them in the wild. They are special animals that we should protect.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Armadillos"] --> B["Order: Cingulata"] B --> C["Superorder: Xenarthra"] A --> D["21 Extant Species"] D --> E["Distinguished by Armor Bands"] A --> F["Native to Americas"] F --> G["Variety of Environments"]

What Do These Words Mean?

placental mammals:Mammals that give birth to live young that develop inside the mother's body.
Cingulata:The scientific group that includes armadillos.
superorder:A large category in the classification of living things that groups together related orders.
extant species:Species that are still alive today.
armor:A hard protective covering on an animal's body.