Where do armadillos live?
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Armadillos live mainly in the Americas, especially Central and South America. The nine-banded armadillo has also expanded into the southern United States.
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Armadillos are native to the Americas and are especially diverse in South America. They occur from Argentina and Bolivia north through Central America and into parts of Mexico, with one species, the nine-banded armadillo, established in the southern United States. Their habitats include forests, grasslands, scrub, and semi-open areas where they can dig for insects. Armadillos are known for their armor-like bony plates. The group is most diverse in South America, which is considered its evolutionary center.
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