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Nine-banded Armadillo

Dasypus novemcinctus

Description:

The Nine-banded Armadillo is a cat-sized, armored, insect eating mammal.

Habitat:

We live adjacent to a wild area and large lake in North Texas. Since we love to watch nature, we created a certified wildlife habitat, a certified butterfly habitat, and a half acre garden with over 300 unique plants specifically to attract a wide variety of nature. We also have two large natural koi ponds with stream beds to attract birds, reptiles,butterflies, etc. We use no insecticides or pest control services.

Notes:

The Armadillos are a family that have moved in to our backyard. There are 4 babies. We normally see two at a time.

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3 Comments

Aaron_G
Aaron_G a year ago

Removed from the "Signs of Wildlife" mission, as it doesn't fit the description. That mission is for "the bones, fossils, webs, eggs, tracks, and other signs of wildlife" and not the actual animals themselves. Thanks!

AdamBrown
AdamBrown a year ago

Nice!...I knew it was texas even before I saw the locations:P.. I grew up in Ovilla, Texas but I've never had an Armadillo on my porch

Maria dB
Maria dB a year ago

Could you tell us something about where you spotted them?

Denton, Texas, USA

Lat: 33.15, Long: -97.02

Spotted on May 24, 2012
Submitted on May 26, 2012

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