What is that huge-armadillo-looking thing? A huge armadillo, say scientists.
Christian Science Monitor: Glyptodonts, prehistoric creatures that look very similar to armadillos only much larger, were placed in the armadillo family based on a new study. Though not involved in the study Darin Croft, associate professor of anatomy, talked about some potential reasons armadillos and glyptodonts could differ so greatly in size.