1:20 Scale Doedicurus Figure by Collecta

The South American, heavily armored herbivorous glyptodont, Doedicurus, once roamed during the Pleistocene and Holocene eras, from 2 million to 8,000–7,000 years ago. This creature, related to modern armadillos, sloths, and anteaters, averaged around 3.6 meters (12 feet) in length. It boasted an unusual shell and a bone club-tail, possibly used in male competitions or predator defense, such as against Smilodon.

• South American Glyptodont Joins Prehistoric Animal Series: Doedicurus, a heavily armored herbivore, thrived during the Pleistocene and Holocene eras, from 2 million to 8,000 years ago
• Doedicurus' Relatives and Size: This creature was related to modern armadillos, sloths, and anteaters, with an average length of approximately 3.6 meters (12 feet)
• Unique Features of Doedicurus: It possessed an unusually shaped shell and a bone club-tail, which may have been used for combat or defense against predators like Smilodon