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Soft Play Latex Armadillo Replica

F1824 - Soft Play Armadillo, 15 inches long

US $15.00

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Our Soft Play Latex Armadillo

This realistic-looking latex-coated soft play armadillo is a terrific replica. It is 15 inches long. This includes a long 4 inch tail. Our armadillo replica has a hard latex coating and a soft inner body made of foam. It is an excellent toy for children because it is light weight and durable. It serves as an educational toy for a science project or as a gag or unusual gift. Check out our other armadillo toys and gifts.

About Armadillo

Nine-banded armadillos ( Dasypus novemcinctus) such as the one you see here, have been moving north from South America for the past three million years. Even though it is called nine-banded, the armadillo can have seven to eleven bands. Armadillos originated in South America about 50 million years ago, and the nine-banded moved north, crossing the Panamanian land bridge. It is the only armadillo species found in the US, where its range continues to expand. As the armadillo actually has teeth, it is no longer classed as Edentata ("without teeth") but is now usually grouped with the Xenarthra. We have left our armadillo on the Edentates page, because these are still its closest relatives. There are 20 species of armadillo living in Central and South America. Armadillos dig for grubs and create burrows near water with their powerful feet and claws. In addition to grubs, they also eat other insects and invertibrates. These interesting, inoffensive creatures can be seen along roadsides, trails, and streams (where you can see into the brush), usually around dawn and dusk.