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Armadillo - Dasypus novemcinctus |
| Although there are about 20 species of Armadillos in the
Americas, only one species, the Nine-Banded Armadillo, is found in the United
States. Its name comes from the nine bands of bony plates surrounding the
middle part of the body. The tail is covered by scaly rings and the head
is protected by a shield. They feed on insects and small lizards.
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