It can also swallow a big gulp of air in the water and make itself bouyant. The armadillo's relatives also eat the same things it eats such as ants, worms, spiders, and just about any kind of insects. The armadillo must have water and bugs, yet it dislikes warm humid weather. No information provided in this section. Reasons for Endangerment People like the armadillo for its skin - the fact that it is leathery and tough.
People use armadillo skin for accsessories such as purses, luggage, and belts.
Restoration Actions Laws have been passed to protect the animal and reserves have been set up. I learned a lot about where the armadillo lives, what kind of things it eats , and why it has become endangered. I think that reserves should be set up. But not those ones that take up too much money. People should worry about animals, but not to the extent that people go broke trying to save an endangered species.