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