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Three Banded Armadillo
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This species of armadillo is the only species that can completely curl itself into a ball
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Family:
Chlamyphoridae
Diet:
Predominantly insectivorous (ants and termites) but will eat vegetation
Life Span:
Up to 36 years
Number of Young:
One
Distribution:
Northern Argentina, southwestern Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia
Habitat:
grasslands and marshes
Length:
22-27cm
Weight:
1-1.6kg
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This species of armadillo is the only species that can completely curl itself into a ball
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