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The Armadillo, genus Chlamyphorus, is native to North and South America. There are many armadillo species including the Pink Fairy Armadillo and Andean Hairy Armadillo. All are characterized by armor-like protection across the back.

Armadillo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Armadillos are New World placental mammals with a leathery armour shell.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armadillo
Armadillo - Mammal - Britannica

ArmadilloÂ (familyÂ Dasypodidae),Â any of various armoured mammals found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
http://www.britannica.com/animal/armadillo-mammal
ADW: Armadillos - Dasypodidae

All members of Dasypodidae have armor on their sides, back and tail, as well as the top of their head, which makes up their characteristic "shell." This armor is composed of a series of plates of ossified scutes covered with a leathery keratinous skin.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dasypodidae/
ADW: Nine-Banded Armadillo - Dasypus novemcinctus

The outer body of Nine-banded armadillos are unmistakable. Like many other armadillos, Dasypus novemcinctus is covered by an outer body armor made up of bony plates covered in a leathery keratinous skin.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dasypus_novemcinctus/
Nine-Banded Armadillo - National Wildlife Federation

Learn more about the biology, behavior and range of the nine-banded armadillo
https://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Library/Mammals/Nine-Banded-Armadillo.aspx
Armadillo Facts - Livescience

Armadillos are small mammals with a shell of armored plates that protect them from predators.
http://www.livescience.com/52390-armadillos.html
Armadillo - AnimalCorner

Armadillos Armadillos belong to the order 'Cingulata'. They are related to Anteaters and Sloths (superorder Xenarthra) who belong to the order 'Pilosa'.
https://animalcorner.co.uk/animals/armadillo/
Armadillos - National Geographic

Learn all you wanted to know about armadillos with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/armadillo
Brazilian Three-banded Armadillo - Tolypeutes tricinctus - ARKive

Learn more about the Brazilian three-banded armadillo - with amazing Brazilian three-banded armadillo photos and facts on ARKive
http://www.arkive.org/brazilian-three-banded-armadillo/tolypeutes-tricinctus/
Armadillo (Dasypodidae) - A-Z Animals

The armadillo is native to both North America and South America, although only one species of Armadillo is found in the United States.
http://a-z-animals.com/animals/armadillo/
Armadillo Habitat, Diet, and Behavior - Havahart

Armadillos are prolific diggers and use their sharp claws for digging dens for food, such as grubs.
http://www.havahart.com/armadillo-facts
What Climate Do Armadillos Live In?

Armadillo is a Spanish word meaning "little armored one," referring to this mammal's unique suit of armor.
http://animals.mom.me/climate-armadillos-live-in-11696.html
The Unique Behavioral Characteristics of Armadillos

Armadillos, which some people describe as prehistoric-looking rats with a shell and sharp claws, are fascinating creatures.
http://animals.mom.me/unique-behavioral-characteristics-armadillos-11270.html
Pink Fairy Armadillo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The pink fairy armadillo is the smallest species of armadillo, first described by R. Harlan in 1825.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_fairy_armadillo
Screaming Hairy Armadillo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The screaming hairy armadillo is a species of armadillo also known as the small screaming armadillo, crying armadillo or the small hairy armadillo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screaming_hairy_armadillo
Big Hairy Armadillo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The big hairy armadillo or large hairy armadillo of the family Dasypodidae, is one of the largest and most numerous armadillos in South America.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_hairy_armadillo

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Armadillo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Armadillos are New World placental mammals with a leathery armour shell.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armadillo
Armadillo - Mammal - Britannica

ArmadilloÂ (familyÂ Dasypodidae),Â any of various armoured mammals found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
http://www.britannica.com/animal/armadillo-mammal
ADW: Armadillos - Dasypodidae

All members of Dasypodidae have armor on their sides, back and tail, as well as the top of their head, which makes up their characteristic "shell." This armor is composed of a series of plates of ossified scutes covered with a leathery keratinous skin.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dasypodidae/
ADW: Nine-Banded Armadillo - Dasypus novemcinctus

The outer body of Nine-banded armadillos are unmistakable. Like many other armadillos, Dasypus novemcinctus is covered by an outer body armor made up of bony plates covered in a leathery keratinous skin.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Dasypus_novemcinctus/
Nine-Banded Armadillo - National Wildlife Federation

Learn more about the biology, behavior and range of the nine-banded armadillo
https://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Library/Mammals/Nine-Banded-Armadillo.aspx
Armadillo Facts - Livescience

Armadillos are small mammals with a shell of armored plates that protect them from predators.
http://www.livescience.com/52390-armadillos.html
Armadillo - AnimalCorner

Armadillos Armadillos belong to the order 'Cingulata'. They are related to Anteaters and Sloths (superorder Xenarthra) who belong to the order 'Pilosa'.
https://animalcorner.co.uk/animals/armadillo/
Armadillos - National Geographic

Learn all you wanted to know about armadillos with pictures, videos, photos, facts, and news from National Geographic.
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/armadillo
Brazilian Three-banded Armadillo - Tolypeutes tricinctus - ARKive

Learn more about the Brazilian three-banded armadillo - with amazing Brazilian three-banded armadillo photos and facts on ARKive
http://www.arkive.org/brazilian-three-banded-armadillo/tolypeutes-tricinctus/
Armadillo (Dasypodidae) - A-Z Animals

The armadillo is native to both North America and South America, although only one species of Armadillo is found in the United States.
http://a-z-animals.com/animals/armadillo/
Armadillo Habitat, Diet, and Behavior - Havahart

Armadillos are prolific diggers and use their sharp claws for digging dens for food, such as grubs.
http://www.havahart.com/armadillo-facts
What Climate Do Armadillos Live In?

Armadillo is a Spanish word meaning "little armored one," referring to this mammal's unique suit of armor.
http://animals.mom.me/climate-armadillos-live-in-11696.html
The Unique Behavioral Characteristics of Armadillos

Armadillos, which some people describe as prehistoric-looking rats with a shell and sharp claws, are fascinating creatures.
http://animals.mom.me/unique-behavioral-characteristics-armadillos-11270.html
Pink Fairy Armadillo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The pink fairy armadillo is the smallest species of armadillo, first described by R. Harlan in 1825.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_fairy_armadillo
Screaming Hairy Armadillo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The screaming hairy armadillo is a species of armadillo also known as the small screaming armadillo, crying armadillo or the small hairy armadillo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screaming_hairy_armadillo
Big Hairy Armadillo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The big hairy armadillo or large hairy armadillo of the family Dasypodidae, is one of the largest and most numerous armadillos in South America.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_hairy_armadillo

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Armadillo

The Armadillo, genus Chlamyphorus, is native to North and South America. There are many armadillo species including the Pink Fairy Armadillo and Andean Hairy Armadillo. All are characterized by armor-like protection across the back.

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