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!

Tamara Sale

Tamara Sale 23 Jan 2015

Goog to catch it on the run, Tom!

Joanie Holliday

Joanie Holliday 23 Jan 2015

GREAT CAPTURE TOM... THE ONE I TRIED TO TAKE A PHOTO OF JUST KEPT RUNNING.. JUST GOT HIS BEHIND.. LOL.. JOANIE

Thomas Curry

Thomas Curry 23 Jan 2015

the only animal, other than man, which can have leporsy! great photo!!! caych them by the tail :)

marie-claire gallet

marie-claire gallet 23 Jan 2015

As a knight in armor!!!!!!! Exceptional capture, Tom!