10+ Interesting Facts About Giant Armadillos

Giant armadillos are the largest of 20 living species of armadillos . They can grow to a length of 1.2 meters (47 in) and weigh around 26 kg. Giant armadillos are present only in South America . Their natural habitat includes tropical and subtropical forests , savanna, and other areas with a large termite population. Giant armadillos’ primary food is termites , and they would eat an entire termite mound. They also eat ants , worms, and spiders . Giant armadillos have at least 74 teeth. It is the highest number of teeth among land mammals. ( Source ) Mountain lions and jaguars are the only natural predators of giant armadillos. Mountain lion is one of the two natural predators of giant armadillo The claws of giant armadillos are 8 in (20 cm) long. These are the longest claws among living mammals . The claw-to-body ratio in these armadillos is 22%, which is also more than any living animal. ( Source ) Giant armadillos use their long and strong claws to dig burrows that can be 16 ft