504 HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. 



THE NINE-BANDED ARMADILLO. 



(Dasypus NovemcinctuS) Linn. Lc Cac hi chain c, 

 Buff.) 



HAS a tenth band, moveable half way up on each 

 side: the shell on the shoulders and rump is mark- 

 ed with hexangular figures; the breast and belly 

 are covered with long hairs; its tail is long and 

 taper; and the whole animal three feet in length. 



One of this kind was brought to England a few 

 years ago from the Musquito shore, and lived some 

 time. It was fed with raw beef and milk, but re- 

 fused to eat our fruits and grain. 



