The Brazilian three-banded armadillo is an armadillo species endemic to eastern Brazil, where it is known as tatu-bola. It is one of only two species of armadillo that can roll into a ball. It has suffered a 30% decline in population in the last 10 years. Lifespan: 22 – 27 years (Head and body)

Scientific name: Tolypeutes tricinctus

Colors: blackish-brown 

Family: Chlamyphoridae

Kingdom: Animalia

Order: Cingulata

Subfamily: Tolypeutinae