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Armadillo.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Photo by Frank Weaver
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Armadillos have a protective shell, making it one of the only living mammals to do so. "Wildlife with Innovative Defenses" spotting for NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK.

Notes:

Nine-banded armadillos are common here in Florida even tought they are not native to Floria, but introduced back in early 1900′s. They love to hide under the Saw Palmettos.

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Nine-banded Armadillo

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Comments (7)
Frank Weaver
@NationalWildlifeFederation, My pleasure to share this spotting! I am glad you have joined this great platform that Project Noah is. I consider myself an environmentalist, but only after joining PN that I really start learning about the flora and fauna found in my community. I am happy that National Wildlife Federation is conducting this amazing week for nature. I will gladly share more spottings!
National Wildlife Federation
Thanks for sharing this armadillo and being the first to join our Watch for Wildlife week mission! We hope you can continue to share extra-ordinary wildlife photos to celebrate National Wildlife Week with us!
HemaShah
pretty! looks like Colorado and Florida has more variety of mammals than we do here in California.
KarenL
What a cute little guy! And so nice to see a live one as we only seem to see them as roadkill round here.

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