Biggest Armadillo In The World (Giant Armadillo)

An animal of nocturnal and solitary habits, with a diet based on termites and ants, which lives in burrows dug close to termite mounds: this is the largest armadillo in the world, this is the giant armadillo. The giant armadillo is the largest living armadillo in the world. Such armadillos can measure more than 1 meter in length and their weight can reach 60 kg in nature, while in captivity their weight can reach 80 kg. The giant armadillo has a body covered by few hairs and front legs equipped with huge claws that help in digging holes, which is why it is also known as armadillo cart. Remarkable digger, makes large holes for lodging. When digging the soil, it gets food among insects, larvae, worms, spiders and snakes. This huge animal can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, Diana, Suriname, French Guiana, Colombia Venezuela, Ecuador and Bolivia. Animal of nocturnal habits, it is found in streams and lakes, a female can have 1 pup per delivery, which occurs with an interval of three years. It is a toothless mammal,
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