The giant armadillo is the largest species of armadillo. They have a gray/brown shell of bony armor plates called scutes that covers their body, with some yellowish hair. They use their large front claws to dig for food. Giant armadillos are solitary and nocturnal, feeding on ants, termites, and other insects.
- Conservation Status : Vulnerable
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Cingulata
- Family: Dasypodidae
- Genus: Priodontes
Diet
Insects, especially ants and termites
Colors
Brown armor with yellowish hair
Fun Facts
The giant armadillo is the size of a small pig and can weigh up to 150 lbs! Its shell alone can be over 3 feet long.