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21 hours ago · The new armadillo is a bit bigger than the other three species, has a hairless shell, a robust, dome-shaped skull, and an additional bone in its spine. But overall, all four species look very ...
1 day ago · A region of northeastern South America, known as the Guiana Shield, is home to the newest armadillo species: Dasypus guianensis, the Guianan long-nosed armadillo. The new armadillo is a bit bigger than the other three species, has a hairless shell, a robust, dome-shaped skull, and an additional bone in its spine.
5 hours ago · While there are about 20 species of worldwide, Belken said only the nine-banded armadillo lives in the Palmetto State. “They travel by nose and body-feel,” Belken said.
21 hours ago · The armadillos found in Mexico and the United States, formerly in the subspecies Dasypus novemcinctus mexicanus, are now just Dasypus mexicanus: the Mexican long-nosed armadillo. The subspecies fenestratus, found in the central part of the range, is now its own species, and the original species name novemcinctus is now restricted to South America.
3 days ago · Capable of running at up to 30 mph, armadillos can escape danger by running and digging into burrows, hiding under their shells, and jumping 3-4 feet into the air. Contrary to popular belief, only one species (the three-banded) can roll itself completely into a ball.
5 days ago · An armadillo's lifespan varies from seven to 20 years, giving birth once a year in the spring. The mammal may begin reproducing after reaching sexual maturity at approximately one year of age.
1 day ago · Human can contract the serious disorder from armadillos in several ways. Blessed with “insanely strong and sharp claws,” Westrich said, armadillos tunnel into the ground to create shallow ...
