Fun Facts about the Nine-Banded ArmadilloTexas Official State Mammel
Distant cousin of the Sloth & Anteater
Originated in South America and came to Texas in 19th century
Nine-Banded Armadillo is the only species of armadillo found in Texas
Can smell 6" underground for its love of ants and bugs
has a sticky barbed tongue and 30-32 teeth
Always bears an identical set of quadruplets
Aside from humans, armadillo only animal known to carry Leprosy
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