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Can armadillos get bad breath?

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For more on this, see the Armadillo Expansion page. Armadillos like to swim, and they are very good at it. They have a strong dog paddle, and can even go quite a distance underwater, walking along the bottom of streams and ponds. They can hold their breath for four to six minutes at a time. read more

When mating, a female may use breath as a possible indicator of disease but I'm unsure of whether this has been studied or documented. read more

For more on armadillo anatomy, see the About Armadillos page. Baby armadillos have soft shells, like human fingernails. They get harder as the animal grows, depositing bone under the skin to make a solid shell. The process of laying down bone is known as “ossification”. For more on armadillo anatomy, see the About Armadillos page. read more

Armadillos have a very keen sense of smell, and they can locate insects that are deep in the soil. Most gardens have insects, good ones and bad ones, and your garden could be an armadillo buffet. They will also eat amphibians, reptiles, and even small mammals. read more

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