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Nine-banded armadillo
species of mammal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), or the nine-banded, long-nosed armadillo, is a species of armadillo. The nine-banded armadillo is an insectivorous animal. Ants, termites, and other small invertebrates make up most of its diet. The armadillo can jump 3–4 feet (91–122 cm) in the air when scared.[2]
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Subfamily: | Dasypodinae |
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Species: | D. novemcinctus |
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