***About Nine-Banded Armadillo

***: The nine-banded armadillo, a common sight in the Southern United States, is known for its distinctive armored shell and its digging habits. This nocturnal mammal feeds primarily on insects and their larvae, though it can occasionally consume small vertebrates and plants. It has poor vision but compensates with a keen sense of smell. Remarkably, armadillos are one of the few animals capable of contracting leprosy. The species is characterized by its ability to swim well; they can hold their breath for up to six minutes, an ability they use to walk underwater to search for food.

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