What size is a baby armadillo at brith?

At birth, a baby armadillo, known as a pup, is typically about the size of a small kitten, measuring around 4 to 5 inches long and weighing about 3 ounces. They are born in a soft, leathery shell that hardens as they grow. Usually, armadillos give birth to identical quadruplets, all of which are born at the same time.