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The 3-banded armadillo is the only known species of armadillo that has the ability to roll itself into a complete ball, for protection. They can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. These critters prefer open forests, open, grassy areas, and marshes. Due to hunting, trapping, and habitat loss […]

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