Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Armadillo

Cape San Blas also presented another lifer for us. The Armadillo.


Man, I can remember coming across our first ever Armadillo and thinking how fortunate we were to observe this fascinating creature unaware that it would become a common occurrence in Florida.



Armadillos are widespread in Florida, but they're not native to the state. They were brought to Florida back in the 1920s and 1930s and reproduced quickly. By the 1950s, these invasive mammals were found throughout most of Florida. Armadillos are related to anteaters and sloths.

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