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WONDERFUL CREATURES











              THE ARMORED TANKS


              OF THE ANIMAL

              KINGDOM











               These animals of South America, which are called armadillos, have

                                      a very interesting appearance because of
                                           the armor covering their bodies.

                                              These creatures feed on insects and
                                                 usually search for food by dig-

                                                   ging in the ground. Armadillos
                                                    have a keen sense of smell.

                                                     Perceiving the scent of food,
                                                     the armadillo embeds its

                                                      nose in the ground and
                                                      quickly delves into it as if it

















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