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The Brazilian three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus) is an armadillo species endemic to eastern Brazil, where it is known as tatu-bola (Portuguese pronunciation: [tɐˈtu ˈbɔlɐ], lit. ball armadillo). It is one of only two species of armadillo that can roll into a ball (the other is the southern three-banded armadillo). It has ...
The southern three-banded armadillo and the other member of the genus Tolypeutes, the Brazilian three-banded armadillo, are the only species of armadillos capable of rolling into a complete ball to defend themselves . The three characteristic bands that cover the back of the animal allow it enough flexibility to fit its tail and head together ...
A sequel called Armadillo Gaiden was also in the making for the Nintendo Game Boy, however it instead got relicensed and sold as Ultraman Ball. [4] Among some NES enthusiasts familiar with unlicensed bootleg game cartridges, this game is also known as Super Mario IV, in which the armadillo's character sprites have been edited to look like Super ...
Of the several armadillo genera, only Tolypeutes rely heavily on their armor for protection. When threatened by a predator, Tolypeutes species frequently roll up into a ball. Other armadillo species cannot roll up because they have too many plates. This species is endangered due to hunting and deforestation of its native Brazilian habitat. They ...
Dillon, an armadillo, is a ranger charged with protecting villages from nightly invasions of walking rock-like monsters called Grocks. [2] The Grocks attack the villages to feed on Scrogs, the residents' livestock. [1] While Dillon is able to attack Grocks by rolling into them, the Grocks can sometimes outnumber Dillon.
On Oct. 3, iconic 1970s Austin music venue Armadillo World Headquarters reemerged after 44 years as “Armadillo World," a lifestyle brand repackaging classic rock n’ roll culture with a gilded ...
The College Football Playoff got underway Friday but the main course is spread out through Saturday. Three first-round games will be played across three separate campus sites from State College ...
Armadillo partook in the attack on the Hunter-Bots. [48] Armadillo was freed when Kraven the Hunter had Arcade lower the forcefield around Central Park. [49] Armadillo and the Serpent Society were seen charging towards the police only to be subdued by the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. [50]