Armadillo lizard. Armadillo lizard, (species Cordylus cataphractus), a southern African member of the family Cordylidae, known for its defensive body posture. This lizard is about 25 cm (10 inches) long. When danger threatens, it forms a ball by rolling on its back and taking its tail in its mouth.
A sign posted outside Ercilla declares this land âMapuche territoryâ of the âTemucuicui Autonomous Community.â (Nick Miroff/The Washington Post) 1  Another sign outside the town of Ercilla reads ârecovered territory.â After the former owners left their home, a Mapuche family moved in.
Gauchos still are an integral part of the ranching areas of Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil, as glimpses of gauchos and the countryside in Uruguay attest. Today, musical groups and sports teams call themselves gauchos, clothiers sell hats, and the gaucho is a prime attraction on tours and often photographed.