Dorodillo

Dorodillo are Ground-type monsters.

Physiology
Dorodillo has a round body, four stubby legs, and a long face. They are mostly found with a leathery armor shell constructed from dirt, clay and sand.

Special Abilities
Dorodillo are able to mold ground into various shapes to use as tools. Their famous ability is turning their shell into a spherical barrier and rolling into their enemies.

Behavior
Dordillo are mostly defensive by nature. They spend most of their time hidden underground in their burrows and will kick up sand or instantly roll into a ball to escape predators. They may venture out to hunt, taking advantage of the desert sands to hide themselves.

Habitat
Dorodillo are adapted to living underneath dry, arid areas, like deserts or savannas, only coming up to find food once in a while.

Origin
Dorodillo are based on armadillos and dorodango, a Japanese art form in which earth and water are molded to create a delicate shiny sphere.

Name Origin
Dorodillo is an amalgram of "armadillo" and "dorodango".