61. Review | Altruistic Armadillos, Zenlike Zebras By Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson In Altruistic armadillos, Zenlike Zebras, Masson writes about animals in a way that is neither too scientific nor too esoteric. Grouped alphabetically http://januarymagazine.com/nonfiction/altrarma.html

Altruistic Armadillos, Zenlike Zebras: A Menagerie of 100 Favorite Animals by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson Published by Ballantine 426 pages, 2006 If You Could Talk to the Animals Reviewed by Aaron Blanton Like so much of his writing Raising the Peaceable Kingdom and Slipping Into Paradise to name just two Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson's latest book is exactly what it should be; exactly the book you wanted but didn't know to look for. In Altruistic Armadillos, Zenlike Zebras, Masson writes about animals in a way that is neither too scientific nor too esoteric. Grouped alphabetically, these are the 100 animals the author likes best and each creature is given a short essay with little beyond facts the author has gleaned and the impressions that he has of them. In the preface, he explains where all of this has come from: My idea was that if I were to sit down with you for an evening, and we began to talk about animals, and you were to say to me, "What is your favorite animal?" I could honestly answer, "Well, I have at least a hundred favorite animals but we have all night, let's talk about them." I meant this book to be a conversation, or at least the beginning of one. Masson is the first to say he is not an animal expert. Rather, he is "an amateur in every sense of the word. Somebody fascinated by them, who reads what I can on find on them, ponders them, talks to people who know far more than I about them, and then writes up what I feel."

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63. Armadillos 1 armadillos are toughlooking mammals. To fortify their image, they wear armor (also called carapace) made of hard, bony plates. http://edhelper.com/AnimalReadingComprehension_204_1.html

edHelper.com Animal Themes Mammals Grasslands Armadillos Armadillos Reading Level edHelper's suggested reading level: grades 6 to 8 Flesch-Kincaid grade level: Vocabulary challenging words: carrion misperception naked-tailed run-in self-imposed timeframe tough-looking latter moreover postpone underside likewise transverse passion carapace flowerbeds content words: South America Central America United States North America Print Armadillos edHelper.com subscriber options: Print Armadillos (font options, pick words for additional puzzles, and more) Quickly print reading comprehension Print a proofreading activity Feedback on Armadillos Leave your feedback on Armadillos (use this link if you found an error in the story) Armadillos Armadillos are tough-looking mammals. To fortify their image, they wear armor (also called carapace) made of hard, bony plates. Of the 20 different species, some have transverse bands in the middle of their bodies, but others do not. The number of such bands each species has often becomes part of its name. For example, the three-banded armadillo has three bands. Likewise, the six-banded armadillo has six bands. The nine-banded armadillo, however, does not always follow the rule. It may have eight or nine bands. Armadillos live in grasslands or forested areas. Originally, they were restricted to South America. Yet, throughout the course of thousands of years, two managed to expand their habitats to include Central America as well. The two species are the northern naked-tailed armadillo and the nine-banded armadillo. While the former has been content with its newfound territory ever since it arrived in Central America, the latter was not satisfied. In the 1800s, the nine-banded armadillo made its debut in the United States, deeming it the only armadillo species found in North America. The nine-banded armadillo now thrives in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and several other southern states.

64. CAT.INIST The fungus Paracoccidioides brasiliensis has been isolated from ninebanded armadillos(Dasypus novemcinctus) in different regions where http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=15041870

65. Armadillo - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Outline from Wikipedia of the classification of the family Dasypodidae and the habitat and physiology of its ten genera and twenty species. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armadillo

Armadillo From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search For other uses, see Armadillo (disambiguation) Armadillos Fossil range: Late Paleocene to Recent Nine-banded Armadillo Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Superorder: Xenarthra Order: Cingulata Illiger Families Pampatheriidae (prehistoric) Glyptodontidae (prehistoric) Dasypodidae Armadillos are small placental mammals , known for having a bony armor shell. The Dasypodidae are the only surviving family in the order Cingulata , part of the superorder Xenarthra along with the anteaters and sloths . The word armadillo is Spanish for "little armored one". There are approximately 10 extant genera and around 20 extant species of armadillo, some of which are distinguished by the number of bands on their armor. Their average length is about 75 centimeters (30 in), including tail; the Giant Armadillo grows up to 100 cm (39 in) and weigh 66lbs, while the Pink Fairy Armadillos are diminutive species with an overall length of 12–15 cm (4–5 in). All species are native to the Americas , where they inhabit a variety of environments.

66. Armadillo Online! Armadillo Online Providing armadillo facts, pictures and information since 1995. http://www.msu.edu/~nixonjos/armadillo/

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67. Armadillo Network - DilloScape Armadillo photos, information, games, store and a discussion forum. http://www.dilloscape.com/

Almost everything you've ever wanted to know about armadillos. Home Information Photos Discuss Help ... Bookmark Welcome to DilloScape! (Could not load Flash movie.) Armadillos are very unique mammals. They are the only mammal with a shell, and this armor is composed of overlapping bony plates called scutes. They have poor eyesight, an excellent sense of smell, and strong legs. Armadillos use their legs to dig into the ground for worms, insects, reptiles, and small mammals. They also dig borrows which they live in. Most armadillos are cat sized and gray, brown, or pink in color. Armadillos are solitary and meetings between them are usually short. When threatened they run away and find a place to hide. They are semi-nocturnal and live in forests, swamps, shady areas, and palmettos. Scientists study the nine-banded armadillo for several reasons. Their babies are identical quadruplets, they can carry leprosy and a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi. In general, armadillos are benevolent and helpful to ecology. To learn more, visit the

68. Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus Novemcinctus) Information about the Ninebanded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), a species found in the State of Texas. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/dillo/

Main Content Home Print Friendly Regulations ... Doing Business Search Nine-banded Armadillo ( Dasypus novemcinctus) TPWD Description Body Length: 15-17 in. Tail: 14-16 in. Weight: 8-17 lbs. The Nine-banded Armadillo is a cat-sized, armored, insect-eating mammal. Similar in form to an anteater, the bony, scaled shell of the armadillo protects it from attacks by predators. Unfortunately, armadillos often fall victim to automobiles and are frequently found dead on roadsides. Life History Armadillos are prolific diggers. They dig many burrows, as well as dig for food. The animal will not survive in areas where the soil is too hard to dig. Many other wildlife species use and benefit from abandoned armadillo burrows. Although occasionally considered a nuisance by home owners, the armadillo's habit of digging up lawns is driven by its appetite for grubs, which can also harm lawns. The armadillo eats insects and other invertebrates. They are skilled at digging for grubs and occasionally eat berries and bird eggs. Although breeding occurs in July, the embryo remains in a dormant state until November. Four young are born in a burrow in March. All four young, always of the same sex, are identical quadruplets and developed from the same egg. They even share a single placenta while in the womb. Armadillos are the only mammals in which multiple young form from a single egg with any regularity.

69. Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus Novemcinctus) Detailed species account from The Mammals of Texas. http://www.nsrl.ttu.edu/tmot1/dasynove.htm

The Mammals of Texas - Online Edition Nine-banded Armadillo Order Xenarthra : Family Dasypodidae : Dasypus novemcinctus (Linnaeus) Description. About the size of a terrier dog, upperparts encased in a bony carapace with large shields on shoulders and rump and nine bands in between; front feet with four toes, middle two longest; hind foot five-toed, the middle three longest, all provided with large, strong claws; tail long, tapering and completely covered by bony rings; color brownish, the scattered hairs yellowish white. There are 30 or 32 peglike teeth. External measurements average: total length, 760 mm; tail, 345 mm; hind foot, 85 mm. Weight of adult males, 5-8 kg; females, 4-6 kg. Distribution in Texas. Occurs throughout much of the state; absent from the western Trans-Pecos. Habits. Armadillos are fond of water; where climatic conditions tend to be arid, the animals concentrate in the vicinity of streams and water holes. Tracks in the mud around small ponds give evidence that the armadillos visit them not only for purposes of drinking and feeding, but also to take mud baths. Excess water, however, has a limiting effect on them because they avoid marshy areas. Few animals of comparable size have so many dens per individual as the armadillo. The length, depth, and frequency of occurrence of their burrows depend somewhat upon soil conditions. In sandy areas the animals are extremely active diggers; in addition to numerous occupied burrows, one finds many that have been abandoned or are used only occasionally as shelters. In central Texas, the majority of their dens are along creek banks whereas in the sandy soils of eastern Texas they are found almost everywhere. On the coastal prairies the sandy knolls are especially sought as den sites more because of protection from floods than because of ease of digging. In the Edwards Plateau natural caves, cracks, and crevices among the limestone outcroppings afford abundant shelter; excavated burrows are few in number and usually shallow.

70. Flatproof Bicycle Tires - Popular Mechanics Aimed at recreational riders and cycling enthusiasts, the new nextgeneration Armadillo family of road, off-road, and hybrid tires is the result of an http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/adventures/1276791.html

CONTACT US SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE MARKETPLACE ... How-To Central Full Text Keyword menuStart('primaryNav'); Sports Boating Adventures Outdoors Flatproof Bicycle Tires Published in the September 2000 issue. Email Print del.icio.us Reddit Digg it View blog authority Section Archive The studies were completed in June and compared various Specialized tires against offerings from other leading manufacturers in an all-too-real situation: researchers rode five different tires 12 times each through a wooden trough lined with jagged glass shards. Of the tires tested, only the Specialized Armadillo survived without a flat. While no pneumatic tire is 100 percent flatproof, the Armadillo flat-prevention technology has proven so effective that Specialized is now offering an unconditional guarantee on all 2000 model year tires. If any Armadillo tire ever flats in use, the company will replace the tube free. Consumers can write to Specialized describing how a puncture occurred along with tire size and tube type to receive a replacement tube at no charge. The best "How I flatted an Armadillo" stories will even be posted on the company's Web site at www.specialized.com. Specialized says its no-fault replacement offer is good through Sept. 1, 2001. Reader Comments 4. RE: Flatproof Bicycle Tires

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72. ADW: Dasypodidae: Information Basic information and anatomy of the armadillo. http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Dasypodidae.html

Overview News Technology Conditions of Use ... Home Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Mammalia Order Cingulata Family Dasypodidae Family Dasypodidae armadillos Information Pictures Specimens Classification editLink('skunkworks/.accounts/200310302358') 2008/03/16 03:37:04.218 GMT-4 By Phil Myers Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Order: Cingulata Family: Dasypodidae Members of this Family Armadillos range from the central United States south through Central and South America. They are by far the most diverse group of xenarthrans, with 20 species in 8 genera. To most of us, the defining feature of armadillos is their " shell ." This structure consists of bony scutes covered with thin keratinous (horny) plates. The scutes cover most of the dorsal surface of the body. They are interrupted by bands of flexible skin at least behind the head, and in most species, at intervals across the back as well. The belly is soft and unprotected by bone except insofar as some species are able to curl into a ball. Hairs project from the areas between scutes, and in some species the ventral surface is densely hairy as well. The limbs have irregular horny plates covering at least parts of their surfaces; they also may be hairy. The top of the head is always covered by a shield of keratin-covered scutes, and the tail is covered by bony rings. Armadillos vary in size from the tiny fairy armadillo (120 gms) to the giant armadillo (60 kg). Body length ranges from about 125 mm to around 1 m. The snout is short and triangular in some species, long and tubular in others. Some species have large external ears, others do not. The eyes generally seem small. All armadillos have powerful forelimbs, with 3-5 digits (depending on the species) tipped with heavy, curved

73. Armadillo, Armadillo Profile, Facts, Information, Photos, Pictures, Sounds, Habi Get armadillo profile, facts, information, photos, pictures, sounds, habitats, reports, news, and more from National Geographic. http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/armadillo.html

Site Index Subscriptions Shop Newsletters ... Catalog Quick Shop Sign up for free Newsletters Once a month get new photos and expert tips. Sign up advertisement Animals Animals Main Amphibians Birds ... A-Z Armadillo Dasypodidae Close-up of an armadillo Photograph by Joel Sartore Armadillo Profile Of the 20 varieties of armadillo, all but one live in Latin America. The familiar nine-banded armadillo is the only species that includes the United States in its range. Armadillo is a Spanish word meaning “little armored one” and refers to the bony plates that cover the back, head, legs, and tail of most of these odd looking creatures. Armadillos are the only living mammals that wear such shells. Closely related to anteaters and sloths, armadillos generally have a pointy or shovel-shaped snout and small eyes. They vary widely in size and color, from the 6-inch-long (15-centimeter-long), salmon-colored pink fairy armadillo to the 5-foot-long (1.5-meter-long), dark-brown giant armadillos. Others have black, red, gray, or yellowish coloring. Contrary to popular belief, not all armadillos are able to encase themselves in their shells. In fact, only the three-banded armadillo can, curling its head and back feet and contorting its shell into a hard ball that confounds would-be predators.

74. Pictures Of The Pink Fairy Armadillo|Chlamyphorus Truncatus Facts Explains everything about pink fairy armadillo, member of the Xenarthra order and the Dasypodidae family. http://www.thewebsiteofeverything.com/animals/mammals/Xenarthra/Dasypodidae/Chla

Pictures and facts about the Pink fairy armadillo Even-toed ungulates Carnivores Sea mammals ... Animal books Web www.thewebsiteofeverything.com Pink fairy armadillo Animals / Mammals / Xenarthra Dasypodidae Chlamyphorinae Chlamyphorus Genus Chlamyphorus contains 2 species Chacoan fairy armadillo Pink fairy armadillo (18 facts) Subfamily Chlamyphorinae contains 1 genera Chlamyphorus (2 species) Family Dasypodidae contains 2 subfamilies Chlamyphorinae (2 species) Dasypodinae (18 species) Order Xenarthra contains 4 families Bradypodidae (3 species) Megalonychidae (2 species) ... (4 species) Stumble this page! Animal of the Day Subscribe to the animal of the day Enter your Email Powered by FeedBlitz Top articles Animals living in the water Swim with manatees - harmful or helpful? by their owners Pink fairy armadillo Order : Xenarthra Family : Dasypodidae Subfamily : Chlamyphorinae Species : Chlamyphorus truncatus The smallest of the family of the armadillos, the Pink Fairy Armadillo Chlamyphorus truncatus ), is an endangered species. It exists in parts of Argentina in South America and is threatened by the destruction of its habitat and domestic dogs. It can be distinguished from the other members in the family, because it is the only armadillo with the dorsal shell almost completely separated from the body. This little digger can bury so fast that it can bury itself in a matter of seconds when it feels threatened. The armor plate functions as a cork to close the entrance to its burrow. They feed primarily on ants.

75. PIR: Armadillo While the bacillus was actually isolated more than a century ago, it was not until the early 1970 s that researchers discovered the armadillo as a model for http://www.pirweb.org/pir04b_armadillo.htm

Use of Animals Summary Table Armadillo Cat ... Zebrafish Armadillo In Canada and the U.S., leprosy is now a relatively uncommon disease, with only several thousand diagnosed cases, usually treated with drugs on an outpatient basis. In developing countries, however, leprosy is a serious health problem. The World Health Organization has reported an estimated 10 to 12 million cases of leprosy world-wide, with more than half of them untreated. In its worst form, leprosy can cripple and disfigure. The search for a vaccine has become more urgent because the drugs used to treat leprosy are showing signs of losing their effectiveness as the disease becomes more immune to them. By studying transmission of leprosy in these natural armadillo populations, medical researchers will eventually learn how this ancient disease spreads in humans. Meanwhile, armadillos are supplying bacilli used in leprosy vaccines which are now being tested on more than a half million people in developing countries where the disease is prevalent. info@pirweb.org

76. Etsy :: Error cart Cart 0 items. Login, , Register, , Help Etsy Buy Sell Community News Your Etsy. items tags, titles, items tags, titles, descriptions http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5025021

77. San Saba ISD Armadillo Sports Parent Involvement Contact Us Thank you Messages Photo Gallery. Photo Gallery needs photos! News Daily Announcements http://www.san-saba.net/

News Calendar Site Map GO DILLOS! Public Information Board of Trustees Employment Staff Development ... Photo Gallery Photo Gallery needs photos! PTO ENN Electronic Newsletter Message from Superintendent Glaze Maps Schedules Technology, for help with Gradespeed Dual Credit Program ... Staff Resources March 13 Early Release March 14 Comp Day March 17-21 School Holidays May 9 Bad Weather Day May 29 Early Release Updated Calendar Click here for City of San Saba San Saba County If you wish to submit photos please click on "Photo Gallery" link above. SSISD is a 2A school district in the beautiful area of Texas known as the Hill County. Located at the junction of US Highway 190 and State highway 16, San Saba is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of big-city life. Students enjoy the hometown spirit and some of the most progressive academic programs in the state. San Saba Independent School District 808 West Wallace San Saba, TX 76877

78. Armadillo Arkansas ninebanded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is a stranger in a strange land. It s one of the state s most unusual mammals, and it s the most http://www.agfc.com/wildlife-conservation/mammals/armadillo-mammals.aspx

Jump to content Jump to navigation View Site Map AGFC.com Home Page Site Search Keywords About AGFC Contact Us The Commission Enewsletter Mammals Armadillo Armadillos Arkansas' nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is a stranger in a strange land.  It's one of the state's most unusual mammals, and it's the most recent arrival. Armadillos evolved in South and Central America. The nine banded armadillo is the gypsy of the family.  It's wandered farther and farther north during the past several hundred years, colonizing in Texas and moving as far north as Colorado and as far east as Mississippi..  No one is certain how long the nine banded armadillo has lived in Arkansas. The first recorded armadillo report dates back to 1921.  It now occurs in every county. However, the armadillo's tropical roots show in its poor tolerance for cold. Arkansas' occasional hard winters prevent its becoming numerous in the northern half of the state. The armadillo is the only North American mammal with a covering of hard, bony plates. Its head, 'possum size body and tail are all armored. Only the belly shows soft, light colored skin. The central portion of the body is encircled by nine moveable rings - hence the name.  Above, it's a brownish black color with widely scattered hairs and yellowish spots on the sides.  It has a long, pointed snout and a narrow head topped with erect, funnel shaped ears.  Adult armadillos may weight from 8 to 17 pounds. Armadillos like to burrow, and they're good at it. So good, in fact, they often run into trouble with humans who take a dim view of 'diller digs in the middle of their lawns and golf courses. Burrows afford armadillos protection from temperatures. They also provide the same benefits for rabbits, skunks, opossums and other animals.Â

79. Wildlife Viewing - Species Spotlight - Armadillo If you wandered through Florida 10000 years ago, you might be stunned at seeing an armadillo nearly the size of a Volkswagon. This giant armadillo http://www.floridaconservation.org/viewing/species/armadillo.htm

Boating Fishing Hunting Licenses/Permits ... Ask FWC Search SiteMap Wildlife Viewing Species Spotlight : Nine-banded Armadillo Species Spotlight : Nine-banded Armadillo If you wandered through Florida 10,000 years ago, you might be stunned at seeing an armadillo nearly the size of a Volkswagon. This giant armadillo eventually became extinct along with many other Ice-Age animals. It was only until the latter part of the 20th century that armadillos returned to Florida, albeit in a smaller cat-sized form. This is the nine-banded armadillo, named for the nine breaks in the creature’s leathery armor that allow it to flex its stiff hide. Because the nine-banded armadillo originated in western states and Mexico, it is considered an nonnative species and is not protected by Florida law. It is found in all 67 Florida counties. Utilizing an acute sense of smell, armadillos hunt for worms, grubs and insect larvae they dig out of the ground. For this reason, homeowners often find holes left by these nocturnal creatures in their gardens and flowerbeds, especially during times of drought. This is because cultivated land is watered frequently, and so the insects and worms are not so deep, allowing the armadillo to smell and hunt them easier. One can sometimes distract armadillos from a favorite cultivated area by watering an area where the digging can be tolerated. Also, watering gardens in the morning is preferable since the soil can dry out in the afternoon and not be as easily detected by night-foraging armadillos.

80. Trapping The Nine-banded Armadillo The ninebanded or long-nosed armadillo, Dasypus novemcinctus, is a common but non-native inhabitant of Florida and the only armadillo present in the U.S. http://ufinsect.ifas.ufl.edu/armadillo.htm

Trapping the Nine-banded Armadillo Dr. Russell F. Mizell, III , Professor of Entomology NFREC-Quincy , 155 Research Road, Quincy, FL 32351 The nine-banded or long-nosed armadillo, Dasypus novemcinctus, is a common but non-native inhabitant of Florida and the only armadillo present in the U.S. Because of its often destructive feeding and burrowing habits in both rural and urban settings, most people who have an armadillo around their home consider it a serious pest. There are actually about 20 species of armadillos in the world and for information on the biology and behavior of these interesting critters I highly recommend the Web site http://www.msu.edu/~nixonjos/armadillo Adult nine-banded armadillo. My purpose here is to demonstrate a successful method of capturing and removing armadillos in an effective, safe and humane manner. While the nine-banded armadillo plays a useful ecological role by consuming large quantities of insects as food, when they take up residence in your yard, garden or worse, dig burrows under your buildings, they can be very destructive and an extreme nuisance. Armadillos are usually active at night, but do forage in the early morning and evening hours. In my yard in north Florida, I have observed a family of young armadillos (see image below) foraging on an overcast day in mid afternoon. Full grown armadillos can dig large holes in the soil and in one night of foraging can ruin large patches of lawn or garden. I often encounter problems with armadillos the night after I spend time working in my garden. They dig around (and destroy) newly-planted flowers that I watered right after planting, particularly during dry weather. Suppressing the insect populations in the lawn will help reduce armadillo damage, but this effort has its own negative side effects if certain pesticides are used.

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