The class Mammalia, London, Printed for Geo. B. Whittaker, 1827, mammals, armadillo, giant armadillo, Priodontes maximus, Charles Hamilton Smith, Thomas Bradley, 5, Dasypus giganteus, tatou, ocarro, tatucanastra, tatú carreta, An artistic rendering of a large, armadillo-like creature depicted in a side view. The animal is characterized by its distinctively armored body covered in a series of small, plate-like scales. Its head is elongated, featuring a prominent snout and small, pointed ears. The creature's legs are sturdy, with visible claws adapted for digging. The illustration emphasizes the texture of the creature's skin and the surrounding rocky terrain, capturing the essence of its natural habitat. A label at the bottom identifies the species as 'Cavia Armadillaga,' highlighting its scientific significance.