There are two species of three-banded armadillos native to South America. They inhabit grasslands, marshes, dry forests and savannah regions. As a defensive measure, three-banded armadillos have the ability to roll completely into a ball. The main diet of this animal are ants and termites, which they can smell through 8 inches of soil.
Specifications:
- This armadillo is freeze-dried in a volvation state
- Measurements taken straight across with an osteometric board
- Length 14.2 cm (5.6 in.)
- Width 12.3 cm (4.8 in.)
- Height 13.1 cm (5.2 in.)