Scientific Name: Euphractus sexcinctus
Habitat: Six-banded armadillos live in the savannahs, grasslands, and forests of South American countries including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Suriname, and Uruguay.
Diet: Six-banded armadillos are omnivores and eat fruits, tubers, roots, insects, small invertebrates, and carrion.
Size: 1.5 to 2 feet long
Weight: 7 to 14 pounds
Lifespan: 8 to 12 years in the wild, up to 20 years in human care