Smithsonian Report, 1949.—Ernest P. Walker PLATE 6 
1. THREE-BANDED ARMADILLO (TOLYPEUTES TRICINCTUS) 
Rolled up as a protection against enemies. The top of the head is the large inset 
portion in the front of the shell; the tail is lying along side of the head. (Photo- 
graph by Joao Moojen.) 
2. THE BACK OF THE SAME ANIMAL 
The hinged arrangement of the plates of the back permit it to roll up completely. 
