The Armadillo

Armadillos are omnivores which means that they eat small insects like ants, beetles and ladybugs.They sometimes eat dangerous scorpions and venomous spiders too.Even though it has poor eyesight, it counts on it's strong sense of smell to get around.They also have strong claws for digging up worms.

Facts About The Armadillo

• When attacked, it curls up in a ball with very tough armor on it's back for protection.
• There are 20 species of armadillo. 
• They are very good swimmers.
• Their name means 'little armored one' in Spanish.
• The scientific name for the armadillo is Cingulata.

Where Do They Live?

Armadillos live in South America and North America.

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