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armadillo
Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus).
Armadillos are efficient foragers that primarily emerge from their burrows at night to feed. Using their keen sense of smell, they locate a varied diet that includes:
- Insects: They feed extensively on termites and other insects, as well as insect larvae often found associated with carrion.
- Vegetation: They consume various plant materials.
- Small animals: Their diet also includes small animal prey.1