Why did the three-banded armadillo cross the railroad tracks? To hunt for bugs! Three-banded armadillos mostly eat ants, termites, and larvae in the wild. They have powerful front claws to dig for their preferred food. They also eat mollusks, worms, fruit, and even carrion! At the zoo, our armadillos eat mostly insectivore pellets, a nutritionally-balanced, bug-sized pellet. (Psst, follow us on that other app too! We’re thepotawatomizoo). | Potawatomi Zoo

Armadillos have a natural armor that works well against most predators! Although they have poor eyesight, their sense of smell and wiry hairs along their sides help them get around. 📹: Gerard Lacz Images #VOTD #VideoOfTheDay | Animal Planet