three-banded armadillo
mammal
Also known as: Tolypeutes tricinctus, three-plated armadillo
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The three-, six-, and nine-banded armadillos are named for the number of movable bands in their armour. Only one species, the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), is found in the United States. Its range has expanded into several southern states since it was first observed in Texas…
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