Scientific Name – Dasypodidae

Classification – Cingulata

Baby – Pup

Collective Noun – Roll

Length/Size – 14in – 30in

Weight – 4kg – 30kg (9lbs – 66lbs)

Top Speed – 48km/h (30mph)

Life Expectancy – 4 – 12 years; average 12 – 15 years  in captivity

Mating Season – July–August in the Northern Hemisphere and November–January in the Southern Hemisphere

Pregnancy – 8 months

Special Features – Armored plated skin and when threatened, can curl into a ball

Geographical Distribution – Primarily South America

Natural Habitat – Forest and grasslands

Conservation Status – Endangered

Diet – Omnivore; Primarily ants and termites

Predators – Very few; reportedly coyotes, dogs, black bears, bobcats, cougars, foxes and raccoons