Brazilian Three-Banded Armadillo

Genus	Tolypeutes Matacus
Species	T. Tricinctus
Status	Endangered
Habitat	Dry forest and savannas
Distribution	Northeastern Brazil
Length	12-14in., tail 2-3 in.
Weight	4-7 lbs
Behavior	They are mainly solitary animals except in breeding season. Males will mark territories, but females mark more often. When threatened they roll up in a grapefruit-size ball covering it's soft under parts with armor
Feeding	The armadillos feed mainly at dusk and night, feeding mainly on insects and fallen fruit. They feed mainly by their strong sense of smell.
Breeding	At one year of age they are ready to mate, they do in early to late summer, and one baby is born between October and January. Babies are born blind but can walk and roll themselves into balls within one hour.
Did You Know	Although classified as an Edentate (mammal with no teeth) Armadillos have small rounded teeth.
Conservation	They were very rare because of habitat loss and being hunted for their succulent flesh, but are now protected and have since started coming back from endangerment.