The armadillo has a unique appearance with its thick, scaly, scales. These scales cover its entire body; only the pointed nose and eyes are exposed. You can tell from that long nose: the armadillo has an excellent sense of smell and can even locate insects deep underground. Heat doesn't bother it. It feels at home in South America and is accustomed to warm days. The armadillo has an unmistakable appearance and lives up to its name. Its thick, scaly scales cover its entire body, as if it were wearing multiple belts. It looks adorable, especially when it's bounding through the desert on those short legs. It's probably sniffed out something tasty with its keen nose. Its favorite food is insects. When it dives into an underground burrow to catch them, it can hold its breath for up to six minutes! But after that, it's truly earned its meal.