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Armadillos are very unique mammals. They are the only mammal with a shell, and this armor is composed of overlapping bony plates called scutes. They have poor eyesight, an excellent sense of smell, and strong legs. Armadillos use their legs to dig into the ground for worms, insects, reptiles, and small mammals. They also dig borrows which they live in.
Most armadillos are cat sized and gray, brown, or pink in color. Armadillos are solitary and meetings between them are usually short. When threatened they run away and find a place to hide. They are semi-nocturnal and live in forests, swamps, shady areas, and palmettos.
Scientists study the nine-banded armadillo for several reasons. Their babies are identical quadruplets, they can carry leprosy and a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi. In general, armadillos are benevolent and helpful to ecology.
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Armadillos sleep over 17 hours a day, with 3 hours of REM sleep. Humans only have 2 hours of REM sleep.

Armadillos are the only mammals that always give birth to four identical young.

Armadillos are known by many names. Armado in Guatemala, Panama. Cachicamo in Venezuela, Carachupa in Peru, Cusuco in Costa Rica, Kapasi in Suriname, Mulita Mayor in Argentina, and Tatu Galinha in Brazil.