Glyptotherium
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Glyptodonts such as Glyptotheirum are large armadillos known for the dome-shaped armor that covers most of their bodies. This armor made them immune from attack from almost anything. The armor could sustain injuries from the tails of other glyptodonts, though, perhaps in scuffles for mates or territory. Glyptotherium, the only North American glyptodont, is a grazing herbivore from the plains of the southern United States. Its jaws are deep and strong, although its chewing motions are limited. No matter - like sloths and armadillos, Glyptotherium requires less food than other grazers of the same size. Four Glyptotherium live in the Pleistocene Plains exhibit. |
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