Information Report - Armadillo

Armadillo

By Xavier Setefano

I am learning to inform my audience through an information report.

Have you ever wondered what little creatures with shells on their back are. Well here are the answers to your questions about Armadillos. You may think armadillos will hurt You , well you’re wrong, Armadillos are harmless. Armadillos can be found in South America. There are over 20 species of armadillos.

Endangered

Armadillos are endangered and threatened by farm burning, hunting and domestic dogs. Armadillos are mammals and they build their own armor to protect them from any harm. Armadillos are the only mammals to have a rock hard shell on their back.

                                   Appearance

Armadillos have hard shells on their back have you ever  wondered what they were made of well their hard shells are made of really strong bone that's why Armadillos aren't that flexible. the name Armadillo comes from the spanish it means (little armored one) Armadillos night hunters that  Their colour is brown but giant Armadillos http://cdn-1.itsnature.org/Ground/images/article-pics/Armadillo.jpg

colours are black red grey and yellowish colouring.means they are both nocturnal.

Diet

Armadillos are fussy with their food they don't eat too hot to hard only soft and chewy. Armadillos love insects but not hard ones they love flies. The Armadillo has a keen sense of smell that is used to locate prey. Most of its diet is made up of insects grubs and worms. It will sometimes eat fruit, small reptiles,amphibians

In conclusion we should help these little endangered Armadillos  tell any hunters to please stop. This year  i want you to stop killing these poor animals and just leave them alone if you see one.