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Xenarthrans (Greek for "strange joints") exhibit a strange property called, you guessed it, xenarthry, which refers to the extra articulations in these animals' backbones. 2) Armadillos were once a popular food source. Some people refer to the hairs as curb feelers, since armadillos can feel their way around an area at night as the hairs touch objects. Check out the following list of 10 of their most interesting features and habits. Fun Facts. There are about 10 living genera and about 20 species of armadillo. Armadillos are great swimmers. During the Pleistocene epoch 1 million years ago, mammals came in much bigger packages than they do today. Armadillos do not form bonds, and the father does not stay to help raise the young. Contrary to popular belief, not all armadillos are able to encase themselves in their shells. Animals typically transmit diseases to humans, but in the case of armadillos… Part of the reason nine-banded armadillos are so widespread is that they're not especially favored by natural predators. They are closely related to anteaters and sloths. The Giant Armadillo grows up to 100 cm (39 … The name of the animal is derived from the Spanish word. Interesting facts about the Mojave Desert. Giant armadillos sleep about 18 hours a day. While armadillos are common sights in certain parts of North, Central, and South America, they remain objects of intense curiosity—and for good reason. Only one of the twenty-odd varieties of armadillos — the three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus) — is able to roll up.The other types are covered with too many bony plates to allow them to curl up. Nine-banded Armadillo Facts Contrary to popular belief, the nine-banded armadillo can not roll itself into a ball to escape predators!! Armadillos of the genus Dasypus give birth to four genetically identical young that split from … The largest are the giant armadillos, which are about the size of a small pig. Both anteaters and armadillos are classified as xenarthrans. The lifespan of an armadillo ranges from 4 to 30 years. Armadillos of the genus Dasypus give birth to four genetically identical young that split from. In fact, most nine-banders are killed by humans, either on purpose (for their meat) or accidentally (by speeding cars). Armadillo facts: Interesting facts about Armadillos. The largest one is the Giant Armadillo which, is approximately 89 centimeters in length. Check out these surprising armadillo facts: 10. The smallest species of armadillo is the pink fairy armadillo - only 5-6" long and less than 1 lb in weight. The giant armadillo (Priodontes maximus) is the largest of the armadillo species and can reach up to 150 centimeters (59 inches) including tail and weigh up to 54 kilograms (119 pounds). Why this happens is a bit of a mystery. Some classic charangos are still made out of armadillos, but wooden instruments are much more common (and presumably less distinctive sounding). They are perfect quadruplets, the fertilized cell split into quarters, resulting in four identical armadillos. A microscopic image of the bacteria causing leprosy. They grow directly out of these animals' vertebrae. Armadillos are insectivores. Although most of their diet consists of insects and invertebrates, armadillos also eat fruit, eggs, and small animals. On the other end of the food chain, smaller armadillo species are preyed on by coyotes, cougars, and bobcats, and occasionally even hawks and eagles. Armadillos have four babies at a time, always all the same sex. Other 19 types live in South America. A variant of the guitar, charangos became popular among the indigenous peoples of northwestern South America after the arrival of European settlers. Here are 12 interesting facts about armadillos: There are twenty different varieties of Armadillo. Armadillos are small mammals that are around 13 – 150 centimeters long and weigh between 85 grams – 54 kilograms but, it also depends upon species. Shares. Interesting facts about the Armadillo: 1) Armadillos can vary in color and may be pinkish, dark-brown, black, red, gray or yellowish. By nine to 12 months, the pups are mature and ready to have offspring of their own. They can climb over the fence in the case they can’t dig underneath it. Their average length is about 75 centimeters (30 in), including the tail. The adult nine-banded armadillo, the only kind to live in North America, is typically gray or brown. A very interesting fact about armadillos is the same sex nature of their offspring. This animal is unique since it has a leathery armor shell. However, nine-banded armadillos accomplish this feat all the time: After fertilization, the egg of the female splits into four genetically identical cells, which go on to produce four genetically identical offspring. When an armadillo is frightened it jumps straight into the air. A very interesting fact about armadillos is the same sex nature of their offspring. They are weaned by 2 to 4 months. Although most armadillo species look like they are bald, they do have wiry hairs on the sides and the belly. They even eat carrion. Armadillo Facts. They usually sleep up to 16 hours each day in burrows. They are considered as the New World placental mammals. This makes armadillos especially susceptible to the bacterium that causes leprosy (which needs a cool skin surface on which to propagate), and thus makes these mammals ideal test subjects for leprosy research. They use their claws for digging and finding food, as well as for making their homes in burrows. Breeding season for armadillos varies from species to species, but there are some armadillos that can reproduce year-round. The earliest human settlers of South America occasionally slaughtered these giant armadillos for their meat and used their capacious shells to shelter themselves from the elements. Their whole body (head, back, legs and tail) is covered with bony plates. There are many interesting facts about armadillos. Once an armadillo homes in on an insect nest, it quickly digs through the dirt or soil with its large front claws. Some armadillos are also good at holding their breath for extended periods of time; for example, the nine-banded armadillo can stay underwater for as long as six minutes. They are special because of the fact that they have an outer shell like covering much akin to tortoise. The holes can be a huge nuisance to homeowners, who may have no choice but to call a professional exterminator. Armadillos can have from 1 to 12 pups in a litter. Most armadillos seen dead on the road did not get hit by the wheels. Ancient Animals – Scientists believe that the extinct glyptodont was related to modern-day armadillos. This makes armadillos especially susceptible to the bacterium that causes leprosy (which needs a cool skin surface on which to propagate), and thus makes these mammals ideal test subjects for leprosy research. Armadillos have little body fat and thin shells, so they cannot maintain their internal temperature as most mammals do. Armadillos can be pinkish, dark-brown, black, red, gray or yellowish in color. Armadillos live in temperate and warm habitats, including rain forests, grasslands, and semi-deserts. In the face of accumulated genetic evidence, the superorder Xenarthra was split into two orders: Cingulata, which includes armadillos, and Pilosa, which comprises sloths and anteaters. They are also excellent climbers. Most species dig burrows and sleep prolifically, up to 16 hours per day, foraging in the early morning and evening for beetles, ants, termites, and other insects. Armadillo is a Spanish word meaning “little armored one” and refers to the bony plates that cover the back, head, legs, and tail of most of these odd looking creatures. The lifespan of an armadillo ranges from 4 to 30 years. The Aztecs called them āyōtōchtli – “turtle-rabbit“: āyōtl (turtle) and tōchtli (rabbit). They can hold their breath for 6 minutes when they dive. Like anteaters, they have long sticky tongue that works perfectly when they hunt ants and termites. Today, most armadillos live exclusively in Central or South America. Bob Strauss is a science writer and the author of several books, including "The Big Book of What, How and Why" and "A Field Guide to the Dinosaurs of North America. 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