Docile in nature, fascinating armadillos play a beneficial role on Mother Earth. They regulate insect populations that are harmful to gardens and landscapes. They are unique in that they are the only mammal with a protective shell of small bony plates. Fabian Tsethlikai's travertine armadillo is a charming 1 3/4" long, 1/2" wide and 1" tall, measurements are approximate. Lookout eyes are from turquoise inlays.