The rattlesnake, one of the most formidable and feared venomous snakes in North America, is known for its lightning-fast strikes and deadly venom. Named after the distinctive rattle at the end of its ...

There are 21 extant species of armadillo, some of which are distinguished by the number of bands on their armor.  Size and Weight: Armadillos range widely in size depending on the species.

Rewriting the armadillo family tree: A new species, plus a name change for the state mammal of Texas What was once known as the nine-banded armadillo is actually four different species Date: June ...

BY SAMANTHA BILHARZ, JG-TC Staff Writer Jun 12, 2013 Jun 12, 2013Updated Jun 13, 2013 0 1 of 2 ...

The nine-banded armadillo, which is native to Central and South America, has been migrating north for decades as average temperatures rise. And because of the mild winter Kansas City just had, it ...

Food habits of the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) were examined in specimens from southwestern Arkansas. Eighty-four actively foraging armadillos were collected from October 1986 through ...