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The Giant Armadillo ('''''Priodontes maximus''''') is the largest Species of Armadillo . It was once found widely in Tropical Forest s of eastern South America and now extends in varied habitats as far south as northern Argentina ; the species is considered Endangered . They typically weigh around 27 Kg (59 Lb ) when full grown, and a 32.3 kg (71 lb) specimen has been weighed in the wild. A typical length is 895 Mm (35 In ), of which a third to two-fifths is likely to be accounted for by the tail. The Giant Armadillo prefers Termite s and some Ant s as prey, and typically consumes the entire population of a termite mound. The Giant Armadillo was classified as Endangered (EN — A1cd) on the World Conservation Union 's Red List in 2002, and is listed under Appendix I (threatened with extinction) of the Convention On The International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Flora And Fauna . SEE ALSO
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