Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The newly described Guianan long-nosed armadillo. Through genetic and trait analysis, biologists say they’ve uncovered the covert ...

While their scaly armor and long claws look vaguely reptilian, armadillos belong to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters. There are nearly two dozen species of armadillos, from six-inch ...

Scientists found a widespread armadillo is four distinct species, a study said. One of these, the Guianan long-nosed armadillo pictured above, is a new species. Photo from Quentin Martinez ...

Scientists found a widespread armadillo is actually four distinct species and U.S. populations are Mexican long-nosed armadillos, a study said. Photo from Getty / iStock Recognizable for their scaly ...

You may or may not know that the armadillo is Texas' official small mammal. Did you know that, despite popular belief and depictions in the media, most armadillo species can't roll into a ball? Do you ...

Armadillos are often assumed to be a critter of the wild west, but they can actually be found in several places across the United States, including Indiana. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources ...

Get an incredibly unique and intimate look at the fascinating armadillo with this close-up video! Marvel at the intricate details of its distinctive bony plates, which form a protective shell, and ...

Recognizable for their scaly armor and ability to curl into a ball, armadillos are a familiar sight in the United States. But, as researchers were recently reminded, there’s more to these quirky ...