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Armadillo

Found throughout South America, especially in open areas such as savannas, fields, and forest edges. It prefers sandy or clayey soils, where it digs burrows for shelter.

It is a solitary animal with nocturnal habits, spending the day in burrows and coming out at night to look for food. Nine-banded armadillos are excellent diggers and can quickly bury themselves to escape predators.

The nine-banded armadillo is a small mammal with a segmented carapace, formed by horny plates that protect it from predators. Its coloration varies from yellow to light brown, and it has six to seven movable stripes on its back. It can weigh up to 6 kg and measure about 50 cm in length.

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