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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Armadillo

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on red pandas including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Other

Armadillo Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about the twenty named species of armadillos. Browse through pictures of many of the species while learning about the natural history of this animal. Also includes facts, taxonomy, scientific research, and information on human...
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Armadillo (Dasypodidae)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of the Armadillo, an Armoured plated mammal found in both North and South America. Students will gain a greater understanding of this mammal through statistics and information on their appearance, diet, habitat, and more.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pink Fairy Armadillo (Chlamyphorus Truncatus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photograph and a fact card about the pink fairy armadillo. Discusses physical characteristics, where they are found, diet, mating and reproduction, locomotion, and population status.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Kids: Three Banded Armadillo

For Students K - 1st
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about three-banded armadillos with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Giant Armadillo

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives some basic information about the giant armadillo, which is found in South America.
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Library of Congress

Loc: How High Can a Nine Banded Armadillo Jump?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Have you ever wondered how high an armadillo can jump? This webpage will answer this question and some others giving you some basic facts about these amazing creatures.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Armadillos

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Armadillos (Dasypodidae), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this family and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: La Plata Three Banded Armadillo

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the Armadillo. In addition to several pictures, the site provides a description and information on habitat, diet,...
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Armadillos

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Armadillos (Cingulata), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this order and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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University of California

Ucmp: Placental Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article defines "placental mammals," lists examples of these animals, and describes the characteristics which render their classification.