The armadillo (Qíu yú), also known as the pangolin, is a mammal belonging to the order Pangolin and the family Pangolinidae. They are found in forests, grasslands and deserts in Africa and Asia.
The body of an armadillo is usually covered in horny scales, making it somewhat similar to a turtle or reptile in appearance. They have a soft belly and can be rolled into a ball to protect themselves. Armadillos feed mainly on insects, ants, termites and other invertebrates, and sometimes fruits and plant roots and stems.
The armadillo's body is considered to have medicinal properties, and its scales and meat are widely used in traditional medicine in some Asian countries. However, many armadillo populations are threatened with extinction due to hunting and habitat loss.
