Table of Contents Introduction What is an armadillo? How do armadillos act? The history of armadillos and humans Nine-banded armadillo Northern naked-tailed armadillo Greater fairy armadillo Giant armadillo Screaming hairy armadillo Pink fairy armadillo Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction The armadillo is commonly known in the Southern parts of the United States of America, as well as in Central America. But what many people from this area, especially the United States of America, don't realize is that there are more types and appearances to the armadillo than they think. From tiny to huge, from looking prehistoric to looking cute, to looking like something that couldn't win against a pig in a beauty contest, the armadillo comes in many types. The armadillo is truly a unique creature of the Americas.