Did you know that nine-banded armadillos can hop?
Nine-Banded Armadillos
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Nine-banded armadillos are gray mammals with long noses, small armor-like plates, and nine bands around their bodies.
Least Concern - Population Stable
Habitat:
Forests
nesting habits:
Nine-banded armadillos breed in summer and give birth to four babies the next spring.
seasons nine-banded armadillos are active in our area:
All year
Diet:
Beetles, termites, wasps, ants, cockroaches, snails, grubs, worms, spiders, fruit, eggs, and carrion
hunting Behavior:
Nine-banded armadillos forage by digging in the ground.
Commonly Confused With:
Unique in North Louisiana. Here are two cool facts.
Nine-banded armadillos can hold their breath for six minutes underwater.
Nine-banded armadillos are the only armadillos in the United States.