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Scientific Classification
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Mammalia
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Scientific Name
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N/A
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Size
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5 in. – 5 ft. long
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Weight
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Up to 119 lbs.
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Special Physical Traits
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Leathery armored “shell” of skin
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Life Span
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15 yrs. (varies by species)
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Habitat
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Grassland, prairies, lowland forests, rainforests, etc.
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Diet
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Insectivore, some omnivore
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Social Lifestyle
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Solitary
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Favorite Food Source
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Insects
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Predators
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Humans, dogs, coyotes, foxes, black bears, bobcats, raccoons, etc.
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Location
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North, Central, and South America
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Conservation Status
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Varies by species
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