Brazilian Three-banded Armadillo

Brazilian Three-banded Armadillo Natural History

Size

These animals are around 24 cm (9 inches) long and weigh just over 1 kg.

Habitat and Distribution

These armadillos live in both savannah and woodland in Brazil.

Age

This species can live for 15 years in the wild or over 20 years in captivity.

Diet

Most of their wild diet is made up of ants and termites, but they do also eat other insect as well as fruits and carrion.

Groups and Breeding

Females give birth to a single young after a gestation period of 120 days which will nurse for 10 weeks.

Threats and Conservation

The only species which can prey on this animal in the wild are pumas and jaguars because of its protective armor. As such their main threat is habitat destruction which has caused them to become classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Interesting Facts

Three-banded Armadillos are the only armadillos which can roll up into a complete ball.

The Brazilian Three-banded Armadillo During Your Day Out in Kent

Our Brazilian Three-banded Armadillo, Jose lives can be found in our brand new Nocturnal House. This area is also home to, Senegal Bush Babies, Sugar Gliders and Common Palm Civets.

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