Prehistoric Mammals: Glyptodons

A Glyptodon fossil

In this post you will read about the prehistoric mammal the armodillo-like "Glyptodonts".  Visit more websites at the bottom.

When animal was discovered: It was discovered in South America.

Time Period: Pleistocene period

Where it lived: It lived in South America.

Diet: Plants

Behavior: It mostly ate grazed on plants

For more info about glyptodonts go to these websites:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/armadillo/Glyptodonprintout.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyptodon
http://prehistoricearth.wikia.com/wiki/Glyptodon