Did you know these 6 facts about the armadillo girdled lizard? 1. A unique lizard from South Africa covered in hard, armor-like scales. 2. When threatened, it curls into a ball by biting its own tail, forming a tough shield that protects the soft parts of its body. 3. Unlike most lizards, it gives birth (ovoviviparous) rather than laying eggs, usually one or two young. 4. They are social animals, living in groups of up to 30 individuals. 5. They primarily eat insects (arachnids) and fruit. 6. Th