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Dasypus novemcinctus
The nine-banded armadillo is a mammal with an outer shell that is composed of overlapping scales. The claws on the middle toes of the forefeet are elongated for digging.
Spotted at the Arkansas Post National Monument.
They range from the southeastern United States to South America.
Spotted on Feb 12, 2023
Submitted on Apr 14, 2023
2 Comments
Thank you, Dawn, and thanks to your student!
My student says that your spotting is so cool! Thank you for sharing!