Armadillo
The distinctive armadillo is known for its coat that looks like armor. The animal also has a distinctive long nose and sticky tongue that is used for foraging and extracting its food from the ground.
Location
Armadillos are native to North America. They are generally found in the southwestern states like Texas, but they can also be found in the Deep South and parts of Florida.
Identification
The main food sources for the armadillo are insect and insect larvae like ants and grubs, according to United Wildlife Control. They enjoy eating worms, spiders and scorpions.
Other Foods
Armadillos are also known to eat fruit and plant matter. On occasion, armadillos will eat small animals like frogs and snakes.
Time Frame
Armadillos forage for food when it is cool out. During the summer they most often look for food at night; they spend their days hunting during the winter.
Fun Fact
According to United Wildlife Control, an armadillo can eat up to 40,000 ants at once and gorges itself on 200 pounds of insects annually.
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