Armadillo Facts
What weather does an armadillo prefer?
Hot weather, not cold.
How high can an Armadillo jump?
3 feet or about 1 meter
Is an armadillo a picky eater?
No she is not a picky eater, she will eat anything small in her path.
What was the first predator that the armadillo escaped from?
A bobcat
How many babies does an armadillo always produce?
Four babies or quadruplets
How big is the armadillo in the book?
As big as a house cat
What is an Armadillo's favorite food?
Insects
Why do people not like armadillos?
They don't like them because they dig holes in their yard and they say armadillos stink.
What is the only species of Armadillo to lives wild in the United States?
The nine-banded Armadillo
For how long can an Armadillo hold their breath underwater for?
6 minuets
What other animals can an armadillo eat?
Lizards, tarantulas, snails, mice, scorpions, and snakes (Page 22)
How does the armadillo escape from the dog?
She climbed over a fence.
What does 'Armadillo' means?
"little armored one" in Spanish
How large can an armadillos belly expand once it swallows air?
Three inches or 7.6 centimeters (Page 28)
How many ants can an Armadillo eat in one meal?
Around 40,000
Why does the armadillo leave the fire ant hill?
The fire ants were stinging the end of her nose and her belly.
How long can an Armadillos burrow be?
20 feet or about 6 meters
What protects an Armadillo from the tip of it's tail to it's nose?
It's armor
Are an armadillos teeth sharp and pointy or dull and round? Why?
Dull, so she can chew hard foods
Name two other species of Armadillos
The Pink Fairy Armadillo and the Giant Armadillo (page 48)