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armadillo
noun
ar·ma·dil·lo
ˌär-mə-ˈdi-(ˌ)lō 
plural armadillos
: any of a family (Dasypodidae) of burrowing edentate mammals found from the southern U.S. to Argentina and having the body and head encased in an armor of small bony plates
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Attaching hardware cloth is usually enough to deter armadillos from digging around under foundations, says Dykes.
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The preserve is home to wild cats, anteaters, armadillos, and sloths.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Alongside the standard influx of squirrels and opossums, the rescue has recently taken in baby armadillos.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Alongside the typical squirrels and opossums, Maron said the rescue has recently taken in baby armadillos.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The preserve is home to wild cats, anteaters, armadillos, and sloths.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Alongside the standard influx of squirrels and opossums, the rescue has recently taken in baby armadillos.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Alongside the typical squirrels and opossums, Maron said the rescue has recently taken in baby armadillos.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Armadillo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armadillo. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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armadillo
noun
ar·ma·dil·lo
ˌär-mə-ˈdil-ō
plural armadillos
: any of several small burrowing mammals of warm parts of the Americas whose head and body are protected by hard bony armor
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