Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo facts for kids
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The Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo (scientific name: Cabassous chacoensis) is a special type of armadillo that lives in South America.
It's the smallest of the "naked-tailed" armadillos. Its body, from head to tail, is about 30 centimeters (12 inches) long. Other naked-tailed armadillos are a bit bigger, usually between 32 and 46 centimeters (13 to 18 inches). This armadillo also has smaller ears than its relatives. Its ears have a unique fleshy part on the front edge that other species don't have.
Where It Lives
The Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo gets its name from the Gran Chaco region. This area is in western Paraguay and north-central Argentina. Scientists think it might also live in Bolivia and possibly Brazil.
Within the Gran Chaco, this armadillo prefers dry or semi-dry places. It likes open areas with thorny trees and bushes, rather than very wet forests.
Life and Habits
Not much is known about the Chacoan naked-tailed armadillo's daily life. We do know that it is a nocturnal animal, meaning it is active mostly at night. It is also a very good burrower, digging tunnels and homes underground.
These armadillos mainly eat ants and termites. They have been heard making a grunting sound. When a mother armadillo gives birth, she usually has only one baby at a time.
See also
In Spanish: Cabasú chaqueño para niños
