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Nine-Banded Armadillo

Dasypus novemcinctus

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Field Notes

Description:

The Nine-Banded Armadillo is the only armored mammal native to North America. Their hobbies include digging up people's gardens. They carry leprosy but are otherwise very nice animals.

Habitat:

Wetlands

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Comments (5)
elaphrus
Nice shot! They haven't arrived in West Virginia yet.
Jacob Gorneau
Awesome shot, Victoria! What a beautiful armadillo!
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PublishedMarch 23, 2013

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