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
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
“The resultant architecture is like a spherical armadillo — shaped by the local climate — while opening and inviting the life of the Strip to enter and explore,” Ingels stated in the team’s news release.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2024
“This is an armadillo, I think. You can vote for him if you want. His name is.. . Joe. Joe the Armadillo. He’s brown, and has four legs, and this shell thingy. . . .”
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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