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Nine-banded armadillo
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| Species: | D. novemcinctus
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The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), or the nine-banded, long-nosed armadillo, is a species of armadillo. The nine-banded armadillo is an insectivorous animal. Ants, termites, and other small invertebrates make up most of its diet. The armadillo can jump 3–4 feet (91–122 cm) in the air when scared.[2]
- ↑ IUCN SSC Edentate Specialist Group (2008). "Dasypus novemcinctus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2008. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 30 December 2008.
- ↑ "How high can a nine-banded armadillo jump?". Everyday Mysteries. Library of Congress.
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