Scientists classify armadillos as relatives of anteaters and sloths. Armadillos have poor vision, but a keen sense of smell. No other mammal in Georgia has bony skin plates or a “shell”, making them pretty easy to identify on their nightly strolls through our yards and mulch beds. The armadillos we have here in Georgia range from 12-17 lbs for the females, and 8 to 13 lbs for the males. They average 24-32” in length for adults. Their teeth are more designed for grinding than chewing, making capturing prey very difficult.