Glytadon

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.