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Nine-banded Armadillo

Dasypus novemcinctus

Description:

Relativity large for an armadillo, very distinct bands(9) across back.

Habitat:

Post-oak cross-timbers, near a lake. Heavily leafy under-story. Ground was slightly wet due to recent rains.

Notes:

I tried to stay as quiet as possible and still move a little closer. I got a few feet closer, but then I didn't have to move anymore. The little bugger started running straight for me, he kept rooting around through the leaves until he was literally inches from my feet.

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ChristyKucera
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ChristyKucera

Perkins, Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on Feb 17, 2013
Submitted on Feb 17, 2013

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