*** About Nine-Banded Armadillo:Native to North, Central, and South America, the Nine-Banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is named for the nine movable, bony plates covering its midsection. This nocturnal mammal uses its well-developed sense of smell to hunt insects, grubs, and other small invertebrates. Armadillos are unique in the mammalian world for their ability to reproduce identical quadruplets, ensuring genetic consistency across their young. Their armored shell provides protection, though it has also made them a subject of human curiosity and myth throughout history.

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