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TnK Armadillos are burrowing animals, and are covered with a dense armor, composed of hard scales 

 arranged in a tesselated manner, or fitted together like stones in a pavement. Between the different bands 

 of these, there are narrow rings of membrane, which allow the body to bend. They have claws adapted 



for digging, and a tongue but little extensible. The great Armadillo 

 inhabits Brazil and the northern parts of Paraguay. It is never found 

 except in the depths of dense forests. 



The Weasel-headed, or Six-banded Armadillo is very common in 

 Paraguay. Its strength and activity are very remarkable, and fen 

 men can overtake it. 



In South America, there is also found another singular animal, 

 which presents a remarkable mixture of the characters of different 

 tribes. It is called the Fichiciago, and has a firm tesselated shield, 

 like the Armadillo. This, however, only protects the upper surface 

 of the body. In its conformation it resembles the beaver, mole, and 

 ant-eater, besides the Armadillo, to which it is nearest related. 



Six-banded Armadillo. 



Great Ant-eater. 



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Wen«el-heacM Armndilk 



Great Armadillo. 



