Armor made of scute which protects this unique mammal species

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Armadillos are small, armored mammals that are found primarily in Central and South America. There are 21 different species of armadillos, ranging in size from 5 inches to 5 feet long.

Armadillos are named for their tough, armor-like skin, which is made up of overlapping plates of bony material called scutes. The armor protects them from predators and also helps regulate their body temperature.

Armadillos are nocturnal animals and are active mostly at night. They have poor eyesight but a highly developed sense of smell, which they use to locate insects, their primary source of food.

Armadillos are unique among mammals in that they give birth to identical quadruplets. The young armadillos are born fully formed and are able to walk within hours of birth.

Armadillos are threatened by habitat loss, hunting, and roadkill. They are often killed by cars while crossing roads, as they have a tendency to jump up when startled, which can put them directly in the path of oncoming traffic.