How do armadillos raise their armadillo babies?

All of the 20 existing armadillo species live in the Western Hemisphere, but only one -- the nine-banded armadillo -- lives in the United States. ... Making Babies. Before armadillos can start raising their young, they need to mate in order to produce a litter. read more

Female armadillos raise their young in burrows that they dig using their large, shovel-like front claws. While armadillos sleep and spend time in their burrows all year long, they are extra careful in choosing burrows in which to nest. It needs to be safe and secure in order to keep the young from harm. read more

There are ~ 20 species of armadillos and each one has their own mating rituals, although mating occurs in all species between April and June. The one I’m most familiar with is the nine-banded armadillo of N. America, which includes the southern states. read more

Baby armadillos mature very fast. Within four months, pups are weaned. Within the period of a year, the pups are fully mature and have the capacity to create their own offspring. Armadillos in general can live for up to thirty years. The median life expectancy for an armadillo is about half that amount of time (sixteen years). read more