Seven-banded armadillo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Seven-banded armadillo |
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Dasypus
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septemcinctus
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The seven-banded armadillo (Dasypus septemcinctus) is a cool animal. It is also known as the Brazilian lesser long-nosed armadillo. You can find this armadillo in South America. It lives in countries like Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil.
This armadillo lives by itself. It is active mostly at night. It prefers dry places and does not usually live in rainforest areas.
What They Look Like
Seven-banded armadillos have a wide body. Their snout, which is like a nose, is a bit pointy. They have long, pointed ears and short legs.
Their body is covered by a tough shell called a carapace. This shell has two parts that do not move. In the middle, there are six or seven bands that can move. These bands are connected by skin without hair.
The shell is mostly dark, almost black. The scales on the shell are called scutes. The scutes on the movable bands are shaped like triangles. The scutes on the main parts of the shell are round.
Reproduction
Female seven-banded armadillos give birth to several babies at once. They usually have seven to nine babies. All these babies are genetically identical. This means they are like identical twins or triplets, but in a larger group!
See also
In Spanish: Mulita chica para niños
