Armadillo
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The Nine Banded Armadillo
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Author : W. J. Loughry
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2024-02-19
The Nine Banded Armadillo written by W. J. Loughry and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-19 with Science categories.
The word armadillo is Spanish for “little armored one.” This midsize mammal that looks like a walking tank is a source of fascination for many people but a mystery to almost all. Dating back at least eleven million years, the nocturnal, burrowing insectivore was for centuries mistaken for a cross between a hedgehog and a turtle, but it actually belongs to the mammalian superorder Xenarthra that includes sloths and anteaters. Biologists W. J. Loughry and Colleen M. McDonough have studied the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) for more than twenty years. Their richly illustrated book offers the first comprehensive review of everything scientists know about this unique animal. Engaging both scientists and a broader public, Loughry and McDonough describe the armadillo’s anatomy and physiology and all aspects of its ecology, behavior, and evolution. They also compare the nine-banded armadillo with twenty or so other, related species. The authors pay special attention to three key features of armadillo biology—reproduction, disease, and habitat expansion—and why they matter. Armadillos reproduce in a unique and puzzling manner: females always give birth to litters of genetically identical quadruplets, a strategy not found in any other vertebrates. Nine-banded armadillos are also the only vertebrates except for humans known to contract leprosy naturally. And what about habitat expansion? The authors suggest that the armadillo’s remarkable spread across the southeastern United States may be the consequence of its most notable feature: a tough, protective carapace. Biologists, evolutionists, students, and all those interested in this curious creature will find The Nine-Banded Armadillo rich in information and insight. This comprehensive analysis will stand as the definitive scientific reference for years to come and a source of pleasure for the general public.
The Armadillo
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Author : Steve Potts
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 1999-09
The Armadillo written by Steve Potts and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-09 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Details the characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the nine-banded armadillo. Includes photo diagram.
It S An Armadillo
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 1989
It S An Armadillo written by and has been published by Dutton Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Text and photographs describe the physical characteristics, eating habits, reproduction, and infancy of the nine-banded armadillo.
The Armadillo From Amarillo
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 1994
The Armadillo From Amarillo written by and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
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The Amazing Armadillo
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Author : Larry L. Smith
language : en
Publisher: Univ of TX + ORM
Release Date : 2012-12-04
The Amazing Armadillo written by Larry L. Smith and has been published by Univ of TX + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-04 with Nature categories.
“Chatty, humorous, and sometimes almost hysterically funny . . . Everything, perhaps even more, that you might have wanted to know about armadillos.” —The Quarterly Review of Biology Perhaps no creature has so fired the imagination of a populace as the armadillo, that most ungainly, awkward, and timid little animal. What is it that sets this quizzical little creature apart from the rest of the animal kingdom? Larry L. Smith and Robin W. Doughty ably answer this question in The Amazing Armadillo: Geography of a Folk Critter. This informative book traces the spread of the nine-banded armadillo from its first notice in South Texas late in the 1840s to its current range east to Florida and north to Missouri. The authors look at the armadillo’s natural history and habitat as well as the role of humans in promoting its spread, projecting that the animal is increasing in both range and number, continuing its ecological success in areas where habitat and climate are favorable. The book also contributes to a long-standing research theme in geography: the relationship between humans and wildlife. It explores the armadillo’s value to the medical community in current research in Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) as well as commercial uses, and abuses, of the armadillo in recent times. Of particular note is the author’s engaging look at the armadillo as a symbol of popular culture, the efforts now underway to make it a “totem animal” symbolizing the easy-going lifestyles of some Sunbelt cities, and the spread of the craze for armadilliana to other urban centers.
Armadillo And Hare
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Author : Jeremy Strong
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Release Date : 2020-02-04
Armadillo And Hare written by Jeremy Strong and has been published by Scholastic Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-04 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
In the tradition of Cynthia Rylant and Arnold Lobel comes an utterly charming, hilarious, and heartfelt story of unlikely animal friendship and the differences in all of us, told with wit and wisdom. Armadillo and Hare live with their friends in the Big Forest. Hare loves dancing. Armadillo loves cheese sandwiches. Hare loves playing the tuba. Armadillo loves cheese sandwiches. Hare loves his best friend, Armadillo. Armadillo loves Hare - AND cheese sandwiches! They have quite a mix of friends, including an acrobatic wombat, a know-it-all lobster, a hungry jaguar, and (let's not forget) the invisible stick insect. Over the course of these ten stories of friendship, Armadillo and Hare will learn some very important lessons: - Exercise is important for Armadillos, but so are cheese sandwiches.- Big animals like jaguars and small insects get lonely too...and might just be the best of friends.- Elephants can cause more damage than thunderstorms.- You can still host a forest birthday party even if it's nobody's birthday, as long as everyone is invited. Filled with stunning illustrations by Rebecca Bagley, this is a book to be read over and over again.
Armadillo Trail
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Author : Stephen R. Swinburne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Armadillo Trail written by Stephen R. Swinburne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
"This informative and appealing introduction to armadillos covers the growth and development of a mother and her four pups"--Amazon.com.
Armadillos Wild Life Lol
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Author : Scholastic
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Release Date : 2020-10-06
Armadillos Wild Life Lol written by Scholastic and has been published by Scholastic Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-06 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
This dynamite digger can range in size from hamster size to the size of a golden retriever! Meet the amazing armadillo - one of the world's most unusual animals. Wild Life LOL! introduces young readers to some of the most amazing animals on the planet in a surprising and laugh-out-loud-funny way. Each book is brimming with colorful photos, bite-sized text, wacky facts, jokes, and riddles that will entertain every child who picks it up.
An Armadillo In Paris
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Author : Julie Kraulis
language : en
Publisher: Tundra Books
Release Date : 2014-10-14
An Armadillo In Paris written by Julie Kraulis and has been published by Tundra Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-14 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
A winsome armadillo from Brazil takes a trip to Paris in this delightful new picture book from Julie Kraulis. Arlo is an armadillo who is always up for adventure. His grandfather, Augustin, loved adventure too. When Arlo was born, Augustin wrote travel journals about his favorite places for Arlo to use when he was hold enough to go exploring on his own. When Arlo reads about Paris and the one the French call La Dame de Fer, or Iron Lady, he decides it's time to strike out on his first adventure. He travels to France and, guided by Augustin's journal, discovers the joys of Paris: eating a flakey croissant at a café, visiting the Louvre, walking along the Seine and, of course, meeting the Iron Lady... But who is she? Each spread has a clue about her identity, and kids will see hints of her scattered throughout the book. This book is like a gorgeous stroll through Paris with an adorable new friend--a stroll you'll want to take again and again.
Armadillos
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Author : Emily Sebastian
language : en
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Release Date : 2011-08-15
Armadillos written by Emily Sebastian and has been published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Though the nine-banded armadillo is the only one that lives in the United States, there are about 20 species of armadillos throughout the Americas. This book introduces young readers to these amazing armored animals. It features great photographs of everything from baby armadillos to armadillos looking for their creepy-crawly dinners.