Grzimek Mammals

v12_id39_con_tolyball

Tolypeutes matacus

Anti-predatory behavior in Tolypeutes matacus, these animals are able to roll into a completely armored ball.

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Identification
Tolypeutes matacus (southern three-banded armadillo)
Contributors
Michigan Science Art
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Subjects
Subject Annotated
Subject Behavior
Subject Live Animal
Type Illustration
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Behaviors self care

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Last updated: 2005-27-19 / Generated: 2025-09-15 01:54

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