armadillo

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Keepers of the six-banded armadillo pair, native to South America, celebrated the milestone on Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

It’s not a lazy river or an interactive armadillo zoo, but it’s a start.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2025

Today, there are only three survivors: the nine-banded armadillo, the Virginia opossum and the North American porcupine.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

The transmission mechanism between zoonotic reservoirs and susceptible individuals is unknown, but it is strongly suspected that direct contact with an infected armadillo poses a significant risk of developing leprosy.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024

“Clearing up my armadillo bile, Professor,” said Harry innocently, straightening up and showing Snape the sodden rag he was holding.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling