Could giant armadillos be selectively bred or genetically modified to become the size of glyptodons? Is there any glyptodon DNA preserved enough to create a clone?
Glyptodonβs were a fascinating creature from prehistory, massive armadilloβs which roamed what is now South America, they were vegetarians and were huge, the size of a modern car.
In Minecraft;
The Glyptodon would function, as said in the title, as a mount. Using a saddle, a player would tame the Glyptodon in the same way you tame a horse. Glyptodons would be slower than horses, but much more durable, and able to swim in water while still having a player riding it. (You wouldnβt be able to do this indefinitely however, it would get tired!) Their other function is moreβ¦violent.
In reality, Glyptodons had a solid tail that researchers believe was used to hit other species and other Glyptodons. This appendage could be used by players by either right clicking while on the animal, hitting mobs near their tales.
In conclusion:
The Glyptodon would be a very useful mob and would improve the mount meta. Balanced out by their slow pace, they could be used by players as an βarmored mountβ of sorts.
