Three-banded Armadillo

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Description

Range & Habitat

Found In: Grasslands in South America

Behavior

Diet

Insectivore: ants and termites

Conservation

Threats include habitat destruction and hunting for food

Fun Facts

• Three-banded armadillos are the only species that can roll into a ball for protection from predators.

Virginia Zoo Animals

Male: Vigo

Females: Izel & Alegría (born: August 31, 2025)