Mark Hudson

Armadillos are an overlooked food animal, not protected by law, available throughout the year, and good tasting. And they have been expanding their range, with some found as far north as northern Missouri and Oregon. There’s an armadillo near you. In many areas of Central and South America, armadillo meat is often used as part … Read more

The following are some of the methods you can use to keep Armadillos out of your yard: Buy a fence. Establish small exits at the burrows. Make your yard inhospitable for the Armadillo. Remove organisms in your soil that attract the Armadillo. Use of Mothballs. Trapping the Armadillos. Is your yard filled will an armadillo’s … Read more

Yes, the armadillo can move along fairly quickly, in a hopping fashion, if need be. Armadillos will not bite people, or anything really. They have teensy tiny mouths with small pegs for teeth. Most people seem interested in the fact that armadillos can carry the human form of leprosy. Does armadillos carry diseases? Armadillos carry … Read more

Armadillos are not pets for pet owners who are not used to or unwilling to adapt to the specialized needs of zoological non-domesticated animals. Keeping armadillos is not really ‘hard’ unless an owner is expecting the swift adaptability of popular small domestic pets. When we were researching we ran into the inquiry “Can you keep … Read more

It may seem like an odd question, but the answer is “Yes”. In many areas of Central and South America, armadillo meat is often used as part of an average diet. Armadillo meat is a traditional ingredient in Oaxaca, Mexico. I have heard that some peoples of South America keep small varieties of armadillos as … Read more

Nine-banded armadillos breed during the summer. This species of armadillo is usually a solitary animal, thus it is not normal to see a male and a female of this species closer together. As the male and the female search for food, they begin to interact in a number of ways. It is worth mentioning that … Read more

Babies have soft shells. These creatures are known for their hard shells, but not all of them have this. Contrary to popular belief, baby armadillos are born with soft shells, similar to human fingernails. Then, as they get older, they dispose the soft skin and grow a solid shell . Why do armadillos have shells? … Read more

Armadillos, the barrel-shaped mammals covered with an armor-like shell, prefer living in areas that have sandy or loam soils. That is because such soils are loose, therefore, are easy for these small animals to dig burrows. They usually dig burrows to use them as a place to live, shelter, mate, give birth, and raise their … Read more

Armadillos stay in their burrows during the entire day and go out in search of food only in the evening. They have poor eyesight so they usually travel a fixed path and refer to large stationary objects to navigate. You may be asking “What time of day are armadillos most active?” They are most active … Read more

Well, Armadillos are not generally dangerous or aggressive but they are still wild animals. They can harm you with their strong claws If not properly handled. An average Armadillo will run away of it is threatened or they will withdraw their whole body into their carapace and seek protection. In fact, most species of the … Read more