Armadillo

Armadillos can run very fast for their size and, if threatened will use their claws to fight. However, the nine-tailed armadillo is also known for playing dead (like opossums) when caught. The average lifespan of an opossum is between 2 to 4 years. Find out more here. The bony shell can also protect the armadillo … Read more

Armadillos are also known to build burrows in salt marshes, sand dunes, pine forests and grassy areas. They can also dig burrows in man-made areas, such as golf courses, cemeteries and parks. Keep in mind that these animals don’t always build burrows. Some authors claimed armadillo digging in my yard is a very common problem … Read more

T he nine-banded armadillo, Dasypus novemcinctus, is a medium-size, armored mammal that is mostly nocturnal and lives in a great deal of the Americas. It is fairly common throughout Florida except for the Keys, Everglades and Big Cypress swamp. 1: They come in quadruplets. There are only one species of armadillo live in the United … Read more

But these dead animals were just as likely to be on their sides and bellies as their backs, even after the researchers accounted for bloating, abdominal rupture and scavenging. Armadillos that die as roadkill don’t have a “preferred” position in death. They’re just as likely to be on their backs as on their bellies or … Read more

Armadillos will dig holes, obviously. They may not do it in the middle of the yard, instead turning their focus to areas such as gardens. This is because they snack on earthworms, crickets, termites, beetles, ants, and other grubs. How do you keep armadillos from digging up your yard? The following are some of the … Read more

In Central Texas, communities cheered on Bee Cave Bob for their own version of Groundhog Day; Armadillo Day. Unlike Phil, Bob the armadillo did not see his shadow around 12:30 p. m. At the West Pole, located off of State Highway 71 at the Hill Country Galleria; meaning spring is right around the corner. Another … Read more

Armadillos carry leprosy and can transmit this disease in several ways. Merely by handling the animal, you can contract leprosy. Extra care should be taken when dealing armadillos to prevent contact with the skin from their armor or their feces. Is it true that armadillos carry leprosy? There are several types of Armadillos and it … Read more

June 1, 2019July 1, 2019Doc Johnson The answer is no, they are not marsupials. They do not have pouches and they are not related to possums. I was surprised to learn that their closest living relative’s are anteaters and sloths. How do armadillos defend themselves? One type of armadillo – the three banded armadillo – … Read more

Armadillos can really remove a lot of dirt. These are usually the reasons it’s a good idea to have the armadillo taken away from the property. The presence of the animal means that it’ll use your yard as a forage base, and you’ll wind up with all sorts of little holes all over the place. … Read more

Please try again later. The Brazilian three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes tricinctus) is an armadillo species endemic to Brazil, where it is known as tatu-bola It is one of only two species of armadillo (the other is the southern three-banded armadillo) that can roll into a ball. What are some interesting facts about armadillos? The three-banded armadillo … Read more