Southern Three-banded Armadillo

Tolypeutes matacus

NATURAL HABITAT
The three-banded armadillo lives in farmlands and semi-arid regions of lowlands.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Beetle larvae, ants, termites and fruit
IN THE ZOO – Insects, fruits and vegetables

FASCINATING FACTS

• Only armadillo that can roll into a ball
• Only mammal with a shell
• Babies are born blind
• Have a lifespan of 20 years