Armadillos - Facts for Kids

Nine-banded armadillo in a natural environment, featuring its distinctive bony armor plates, long snout, and large ears.

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Facts About Armadillos For Kids

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Armadillos are the only mammals completely covered in armor made of bony plates called osteoderms!

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San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants Britannica PBS

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