The nine-banded armadillo (D. novemcinctus) has the widest distribution of any armadillo species.Only two armadillo species occur outside of South America — the nine-banded armadillo and the northern naked-tailed armadillo (Cabassous centralis).C. Habitat Found in all but the western Trans-Pecos portion of Texas in a variety of habitats; brush, woods, scrub and grasslands. All armadillos possess a set of plates called the carapace An adult armadillo is the size of a large cat, though the body shape resembles that of an opossum. ArmadillosArmadillos were first found in Texes, late 1850s Armadillos in North America . Armadillos are the only mammals in which multiple young form from a single egg with any regularity. Due to climate change, they continue to expand, seeking warm and moist environments. Sometimes the chase is found to get vicious where the two males end up in a battle to prove dominance. Armadillo, (family Dasypodidae), any of various armoured mammals found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. In 2000, the body of a nine-banded armadillo was found in central Illinois, according to ADW. Delayed implantation in female Armadillos – Demystified. No, armadillos are found only in North, Central and South America. Armadillos are only found in the Americas, with most of the 21 living armadillo species being found in South and Central America. Male Armadillos are found to be very protective of their mate if another male comes close to his pair he rushes off to meet him and chase him away. In short mating behavior of an Armadillo resembles a courtship ritual! Armadillos — coming soon to a place near you? Most of the 20 species inhabit open areas, such as grasslands, but some also live in forests. When was the armadillo first discovered? The National Wildlife Federation reports that Armadillos are abundantly found in the southeast region of the United States, Central America, and in northern areas of South America. Armadillos are not social creatures and spend most of their time sleeping. They are most closely related to sloths and anteaters. The armadillos were not immune to these new and larger predators — although their shells are made of bone, they are rather thin — even a medium sized dog would have little trouble biting through. 14. The nine-banded armadillo is very distinct and is not easily confused with any other animal that is found in Illinois. Its range extends from Argentina and Uruguay in the south, to the southeastern United States in the north. Habits. The nine-banded armadillo is found across a wider range, and further north, than any other armadillo. Despite all of the pressures caused by the influx of North American predators, the ever-resilient armadillo was not completely eradicated. centralis may be found in Central America as far north as the extreme southern boundary of Mexico.