Armadillos form part of the superorder Xenarthra along with anteaters and sloths. There are 21 extant species of armadillo, some of which are distinguished by the number of bands on their armor.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Armadillos are creeping into more areas of Tennessee. They’re interesting creatures that unfortunately many only see when they become roadkill. Armadillos sleep around 16 ...

You may or may not know that the armadillo is Texas' official small mammal. Did you know that, despite popular belief and depictions in the media, most armadillo species can't roll into a ball? Do you ...