North American six-banded armadillo (SciiFii)

The North American six-banded armadillo (Euphractus vulgaris), also known as the northern six-banded armadillo, is a species of six-banded armadillo (Euphractus), most closely related to the South American six-banded armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, scrublands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The North American six-banded armadillo is typically between 40 and 50 centimeters (16 and 20 inches) in head-and-body length, and weighs 3.2 to 6.5 kilograms (7.1 to 14.3 lb). The carapace (hard shell on the back) is pale yellow to reddish brown, marked by scales of equal length, and covered by buff to white bristle-like hairs. The forefeet have five distinct toes, each with moderately developed claws. North American six-banded armadillos are efficient diggers and form burrows to live in and search for prey. The North American six-banded armadillo is alert and primarily solitary. An omnivore, it feeds on insects (including ants), carrion, and plant material. Due to their poor eyesight, North American six-banded armadillos rely on their sense of smell to detect prey and predators. Births take place throughout the year; gestation is 60 to 64 days long, after which a litter of one to four is born. Weaning occurs at one month, and juveniles mature by eight months. The conservation status of the North American six-banded armadillo is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the North American six-banded armadillo's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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