SOUTHERN THREE BANDED ARMADILLO

Tolypeutes matacus

Its shell is made up of articulated bony plates covered with horns. In case of danger, it is the only armadillo that can fold completely in a ball.

 

WEIGHT : 1 to 1.5 kg

FOOD : Insects, berries and fruits

THREATS : Poaching, deforestation

MORE INFO :
Family : Dasypodidae
Gestation : 130 to 140 days
Habits : solitary
Litter : 4 babies
Longevity : 15 years