What order do armadillos belong to?
Q: What order do armadillos belong to?
A: Armadillos belong to the order Cingulata, which is a group of New World placental mammals.
Q: What is the meaning of the word "armadillo"?
A: "Armadillo" is a Spanish word that means "little armored one".
Q: How many living genera of armadillos are there?
A: There are about 10 living genera of armadillos.
Q: What is the average length of an armadillo, including its tail?
A: The average length of an armadillo, including its tail, is about 75 centimeters or 30 inches.
Q: What is the largest size an armadillo can grow to?
A: The giant armadillo is the largest armadillo species, growing up to 100 cm or 39 inches in length and weighing 30 kg or 66 lbs.
Q: Where are armadillo species found?
A: All species of armadillos are found in the Americas, mostly in South and Central America around Paraguay.
Q: Are all species of armadillos endangered?
A: Many species of armadillos are endangered.
