Cingulata (Armadillos)
The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is an impressive creature of the American continent. This species, which belongs to the family Dasypodidae, has undergone remarkable adaptations during its evolution and can now be found in a large part of North,...
Cingulata (Armadillos)
I found an opossum in my pool the other morning. I was unsure if Opossums could swim, so I decided to do some research. Opossums can swim, and they are very good at swimming. However, they prefer to be on land, and they will eventually drown if they have no way out....
Cingulata (Armadillos)
I walked out of my house the other day and saw an overturned trash can on my porch and an opossum sticking his head out. He looked quite happy so I thought it best to leave him alone as any wild animal can attack when threatened. Opossums are not generally aggressive...
Cingulata (Armadillos)
The nine-banded armadillo is the only armadillo species in North America. Also known as the long-nosed armadillo, it has a hard outer shell, which gives it many advantages. The armadillo is the only mammal to have a shell. The shell helps protect the armadillo...
Cingulata (Armadillos)
Armadillos are found mainly in Texas but also in Washington, Oregon, and most of the Southern United States east of Texas. The armadillo gives birth to four identical pups. The armadillo can run at speeds up to 48km/h. A man trying to shoot an armadillo in Texas had...
