Nine-banded Armadillo
Dasypus novemcinctus
OrderCingulata
FamilyDasypodidae
HabitatBrush, woodlands, fields, and parks statewide
SeasonYear-round, most active at dawn and dusk
LocationBrownsville, Texas, Cameron County, Texas
SizeAbout 2.5 ft including tail
DietInsects, grubs, and other invertebrates rooted from the soil
ConservationLeast Concern
CameraNikon Z9Lens800mmAperturef/8Shutter1/1000ISO640
One Nine-banded Armadillo, one perfect winter day at Brownsville.
About the Nine-banded Armadillo
The armored digger of Texas, snuffling through leaf litter on poor eyesight and an excellent nose. Startle one and it may jump straight up before rocketing into the brush.
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