San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Armadillo
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.
Other
Armadillo Online
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...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Armadillo (Dasypodidae)
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.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pink Fairy Armadillo (Chlamyphorus Truncatus)
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.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Three Banded Armadillo
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about three-banded armadillos with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics and unique features.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Giant Armadillo
Gives some basic information about the giant armadillo, which is found in South America.
Library of Congress
Loc: How High Can a Nine Banded Armadillo Jump?
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.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Armadillos
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: La Plata Three Banded Armadillo
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,...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Armadillos
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.
University of California
Ucmp: Placental Mammals
This brief article defines "placental mammals," lists examples of these animals, and describes the characteristics which render their classification.