The
Glyptodon
The
Glyptodon is an extinct animal that is apart of the anmiodillo family
(calmyphoride).
Descrption
Light
brown shell with a dark brown body, the Glyptodon was about 2.5-3.3 metres
long. It was a huge creature. It weighed approximately 500kgs.
Habitat
They
were normally found in South America and Brazil on grassy plains.
Diet
They
were herbivorous; eating lots of different types of plants including flax and
other tough plants.
Extinction
They
died out approximately 16,000 years ago.
Hunters used them for their shell and for food. In addition it is believed that an ice age
contributed to their demise.
In
conclusion they should still be alive.
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