Dakota Zoo - Animals

• Southern three-banded armadillos are the only species of armadillos that can roll into a complete ball to defend themselves.

• The shell covering its body is armored and the outer layer is made out of keratin.

•Unlike most armadillos, they do not dig their own burrows. These animals like to use abandoned anteater burrows, or they make their dens under dense vegetation.

• When foraging these Southern armadillos use their strong legs and large claws. They dig through insect colonies or under bark to get to their food.

Churro and the other ambassador animals at the zoo inspire guests daily to take action to conserve the animals and the natural world around them. The Dakota Zoo aims to promote empathy for animals through Wild Happenings, Wild Expeditions, and Wild EncounTOURs. Visit our ‘Education’ tab at https://www.dakotazoo.org/ to explore all the animal programs (or educational opportunites, or animal opportunites, or experiences??) we offer. Share your love of animals and zoos with others and encourage them to be a voice for conservation!