Glyptotherium
The Glyptotherium was a massive, extinct species of armadillo relative native to North America. It was known for its huge, dome-shaped shell, which was made up of thousands of small, bony plates.
The Glyptotherium was a herbivore that fed on a variety of plants and grasses. It is believed to have become extinct around 10,000 years ago, likely due to a combination of climate change and hunting by early humans.
Glyptotherium
Classification
Mammalia > Cingulata > Glyptodontidae > Glyptotherium > G. texanum
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
4 feet
(1.2 m)
Average Weight
2,500 lbs
(1,134 kg)
Average Life Span
15 - 20 years
Gestation Period
120 - 130 days
Did You Know?
The Glyptotherium was a large, armored mammal related to armadillos, that lived during the Ice Age.
It had a massive, dome-shaped shell made of bony plates, similar to a tortoise, that could be up to 6 feet long.
Unlike modern armadillos, the Glyptotherium's shell was solid and inflexible, meaning it couldn't roll into a ball for protection.
These herbivores likely fed on tough plants and grasses.
Fossils of Glyptotherium have been found in North and Central America.
They went extinct around 10,000 years ago.
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