Armadillos stamp catalogue

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Armadillos form their own order (Cingulata) There are 21 species of armadillos. They are characterized by a ossified and leathery armor. They are mainly found in Central and South America. Pangolins are therefore not armadillos. More

Armadillos form their own order (Cingulata). They are distant relatives of anteaters and sloths (order Pilosa). There are 21 species of armadillos. They are characterized by a ossified and leathery armor. They are found in Central and South America. Only the nine-banded armadillo is found in North America. They eat insects and other small animals, supplemented with vegetable food. Despite their armor, armadillos usually flee from predators. They prefer to flee between thorns and spines, against which they are well protected by their armor. They can also dig themselves in very quickly with their forelegs.

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Armadillo (1953)