October 1, 2024
Only the three-banded armadillo can roll up into a tight ball to protect itself from predators.
Armadillos always give birth to identical quadruplets, a rare phenomenon known as monozygotic quadruplets.
Armadillos can delay the implantation of fertilized eggs, allowing them to give birth at the most favorable time.
Armadillos have long, sticky tongues that they use to slurp up insects and other small prey.
These land-dwelling creatures are surprisingly good swimmers and can even hold their breath for up to six minutes.