Mark Hudson

There are several types of Armadillos and it has not been concluded that all types of Armadillos carry leprosy. Instead, it was discovered that the 9 banded Armadillos carry leprosy. At that time it was believed that Armadillos were unlikely to spread the bacteria to humans, mostly in the American South. Countries that reported more … Read more

Five Facts: Nine-banded armadillo They come in quadruplets. Nine-banded armadillos nearly always have litters of four babies, identical quadruplets. They’re little leapers. When startled or scared, these armadillos can jump four to five feet high. Some additional items to look into are: bugs and grubs are on the menu, come on in, the water’s fine, … Read more

Armadillo girdled lizards make good pets for beginners because they are easy to care for, interactive, and live a long time. Unlike other lizards, you can even keep multiple armadillo lizards in the same tank. They don’t make good pets if you intend to handle them, however. Another thing we wanted the answer to was; … Read more

When they need to cross larger bodies of water, they swim a cross . Because their heavy shell makes it hard for them to float, they gulp air into their intestines to make them more buoyant. The ability to cross streams and rivers has helped armadillos expand their home range. If they’re thirsty, they’ll drink … Read more

Since armadillo lizards live in areas that don’t have abundant food all year long, they’ve developed adaptations to help them survive times of scarce nutrition. When the wet season comes and food is abundant, they’re extremely active and gain weight quickly. Armadillos hate cold weather that’s why you can find them in warm habitats, including … Read more

An international team led by researchers at Colorado State University has found that human contact with wild armadillos — including eating the meat — has contributed to extremely high infection rates of a pathogen that can cause leprosy in Pará, Brazil. There is one thing you need to be careful about Armadillos, they are known … Read more

To date, around 150-200 Americans have leprosy. Eating the armadillo can cause leprosy, too. Many trappers are hunters are not shy about eating this animal, however, and based on the previous statistics I provided before, you can see why. In any case, keep yourself safe and try not to handle or eat armadillo. Besides humans, … Read more

Unlike bears and some other mammals, armadillos don’t hibernate when it’s cold outside. They’re able to tolerate cooler temperatures, but not extreme cold, just as they’re sensitive to extreme heat in summer. They typically stay active when temperatures are warmer or more tolerable for them in winter, especially since they’re slow-moving creatures. Their migration is … Read more

Armadillos are common in central and southern Georgia and are moving northward. Only one species of armadillo lives in Georgia and the southeastern United States, but 20 recognized species are found throughout Central and South America. Here is what my research found. Only one species of armadillo lives in Georgia and the southeastern United States, … Read more

These animals are a source of food for organisms like snakes, humans, dogs, and jaguars. They, as a result, promote the survival of these animals. Armadillos feed on a wide array of invertebrates with the examples of insects, worms, and larvae. In so doing, armadillos keep the populations of these organisms under check. Buy a … Read more