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ArmadilloFamily:Dasypodidae


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ArmadilloFamily:Dasypodidae


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ArmadilloFamily:Dasypodidae


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ArmadilloFamily:Dasypodidae


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ArmadilloFamily:Dasypodidae


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ArmadilloFamily:Dasypodidae


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1 Family, 21 Species
Armadillos
The Americas
Armor–like carapace made up of scutes, peg–like teeth
0.1 to 60 kg.

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