armadillo

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armadillo

The word armadillo means "little armored one" in Spanish. The Aztecs called them ayotochtli - “turtle-rabbit”. They have very poor eyesight, and use their keen sense of smell to hunt for food, which is mostly insects and grubs.

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Elizabeth Lindberg

Elizabeth Lindberg 25 Jan 2015

What odd looking critters aren't they? Great shot!!!!!!

John Cappello

John Cappello 24 Jan 2015

So Authentically Ancient looking and I am in awe of this.

LAURIER Marie josé

LAURIER Marie josé 24 Jan 2015

GREAT CAPTURE OF THIS SO STRANGE ANIMAL !!

Jim & Darlene Stewart

Jim & Darlene Stewart 23 Jan 2015

wonderful photo, I have never seen one in the wild

Heloisa Castro

Heloisa Castro 23 Jan 2015

Good shot!