Things You Didn't Know About Armadillos

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Armadillos are armored mammals with a variety of physical characteristics and can weigh over 45 kg

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They are rarely seen and little is known about them, and can have many colours, including pink, red, black, gray, and yellow

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Armadillos are strong swimmers and can hold their breath for up to six minutes. They can walk underwater across small streams and ponds

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They have stout bodies with short legs and strong, curved claws. They have a narrow head that tapers into a long, pointed snout

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Armadillos have a powerful sense of smell and can detect food up to 20 cm underground

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Nine-banded armadillos give birth to four identical babies from a single egg that splits

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Armadillos are agile runners and good swimmers, despite their awkward appearance

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They have sharp edges on their shells that they can use to kill snakes by throwing their bodies on top of them

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