An armadillo’s protective shell is made of bony plates, called scutes, covered with horny skin. Where the armadillo is most vulnerable to natural predators is the underbelly, which is soft and hairy as it would be with most other mammals.
Six-banded Armadillo
Euphractus sexcinctus
Fact File
Length: 1.3 to 1.6 ft
Weight: 7 to 14 lbs
Lifespan: 15 yrs
Habitat: Grassland
Diet: Plants and insectsVideo
What's That Smell? Armadillos have a super sense of smell and snuffle along with their nose to the ground.
