2. Different Species of Armadillos Three-Banded Armadillo Six-Banded Armadillo Nine-Banded Armadillo Pink Fairy Armadillo
3. Three-Banded Armadillo and Six-Banded Armadillo Three-Banded Armadillo Six-Banded Armadillo Only species of Armadillo that can curl into a ball. Found in South America. Not fossorial*unlike most armadillos Has three “bands”. 9-13 inches long when full grown. Found in South America Is fossorial Has six “bands” 15-20 inches long when full grown. *Fossorial: legs are adapted to digging or burrowing
4. Long Nosed Armadillo And Three Banded Armadillo Three-Banded Armadillo Six-Banded Armadillo
5. Nine-Banded Armadillo and Pink Fairy Armadillo Nine-Banded Armadillo Pink Fairy Armadillo Found in North, Central and South America. Is fossorial*. Has nine “bands”. 15-23 inches long when full grown. Found in Argentina, South America. Is fossorial*. 3.5-4.5 inches when full grown. Smallest Armadillo. * Fossorial: legs are adapted to digging or burrowing
9. Armadillos Facts The largest Armadillo is the Giant Armadillo. Armadillos can spread Leprosy to humans. Leprosy is a disease that causes nerve damage, Luckily it is not very infectious and about 95% of all humans are naturally immune.
10. Armadillos Facts The largest Armadillo is the Giant Armadillo. Armadillos can spread Leprosy to humans. Leprosy is a disease that causes nerve damage, Luckily it is not very infectious and about 95% of all humans are naturally immune.
11. Armadillos Facts The largest Armadillo is the Giant Armadillo. Armadillos can spread Leprosy to humans. Leprosy is a disease that causes nerve damage, Luckily it is not very infectious and about 95% of all humans are naturally immune. Armadillos can sometimes reach a top speed of 30 mph. There are 20 species of armadillos, but none are endangered.
