Name | Name:Armadillo | Name:Mole |
Top Speed | Top Speed:48 kph, (30 mph) | Top Speed:8 kph, (5 mph) |
* only for short distances | ||
Height | Height:n/a | Height:10 cm, (3.9 in ) |
Weight | Weight:15 kg, (33 lbs) | Weight:n/a |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):8 | Lifespan in Wild (years):3 |
Description | Description:Armadillos are from North and South America, and have very hard shells, which they can roll up into, in the shape of a ball. They eat insects and have strong claws which they use to dig for food and shelter. | Description:Star-nosed Moles live in the eastern part of North America in wet habitats. They have a hairless nose which is surrounded by 22 pink, fleshy tentacles, (hence, the name: star-nosed). These tentacles protects the nose when they dig soil tunnels to forage. |