Bring on Rock-a-Chaws! Please! Mar 7, 2008
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`Jungle' Jack Hanna gives Miller Auditorium crowd a walk on the wild side Jan 29, 2008
He took actress Natalie Portman into the Rwandan mountains to see gorillas, had armadillos breeding on David Letterman's desk (the result, ``Little Dave,'' was a recent birth at his zoo), and brought a menagerie of animals to Miller's stage. Hanna has a lot fun with his work. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Fossilised skull of bull-sized rodent found in Uruguay Jan 17, 2008
Other finds have included car-sized armadillos, giant ground sloths and hook-beaked terror birds. The previously largest-known rodent was Phoberomys pattersoni, a 700kg creature nicknamed "guinea-zilla" and discovered in Venezuela. (BBC News -- Science)
King of the rats weighed a ton Jan 16, 2008
Other denizens of this world of marsh and forest would have included sabre-toothed cats, flesh-eating birds and armadillos. The newly-found species has been dubbed Josephoartigasia monesi, in honour of Alvaro Mones, a Uruguayan palaeontologist who specialised in South American rodents. (iAfrica.com)
Extinct Armadillo-like Fossil Discovered Dec 14, 2007
"It would have looked like a cross between a tortoise and an armadillo, but of course is much more closely related to armadillos," he said ... This fauna includes armored mammals (armadillos and their relatives), marsupials (relatives of the opossum), rodents, frogs and many ungulates (hoofed animals) ... 14, 2007) A team of US and Chilean scientists working high in the Andes have discovered the fossilized remains of an extinct, tank-like mammal they conclude was a primitive relative of today's... (Science Daily)
Giantarmadillo-like species unearthed Dec 13, 2007
The new species, named , belongs to a group of now-extinct mammals called glyptodonts that are most closely related to modern armadillos ... Unlike armadillos, which sport some jointed, movable plates, glyptodonts were armored with mostly immovable plates. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Fossils of ancient tank-like mammal found in Andes Dec 12, 2007
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scientists searching for fossils high in the Andes mountains in Chile have unearthed the remains of a tank-like mammal related to armadillos that grazed 18 million years ago ... Parapropalaehoplophorus was covered by a shell of immovable armored plates, different from the hinged rows of plates on today's armadillos. (Scientific American)
Para-whatsit quite a mouthful then, too Dec 12, 2007
WASHINGTON: Scientists searching for fossils high in the Andes in Chile have unearthed the remains of a tank-like mammal related to armadillos that grazed 18 million years ago ... Parapropalaehoplophorus was covered by a shell of immovable armoured plates, different from the hinged rows of plates on today's armadillos. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Primitive early relative of armadillos helps rewrite evolutionary family tree Dec 12, 2007
A team of U.S. and Chilean scientists working high in the Andes have discovered the fossilized remains of an extinct, tank-like mammal they conclude was a primitive relative of todays armadillos ... The newly described animal, which was given the tongue-twisting name Parapropalaehoplophorus septentrionalis, likely weighed in at a mere 200 pounds and was covered with a massive shell of immovable armored plates, unlike the hinged rows of plates on armadillos ... These animals, known collectively... (EurekAlert!)
Alabama coast bounces back after Hurricane Ivan Dec 7, 2007
For a green adventure, hike the trails winding through the 4,000-acre Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, where you'll come eye-to-eye with shorebirds, songbirds, wading birds, whitetail deer, armadillos and other inhabitants. Keep your hands off the Spanish moss the wispy gray strands dangling from the live oaks look oh, so pretty, but within lurk chiggers (red bugs) that'll drive you to itchy-scratchy madness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Speaking of ladybugs, cats and Thanksgiving Nov 25, 2007
Like armadillos and gar and cormorants, I think we now have something new to cause us problems, Asian ladybug beetles. It makes me think of the plagues of insects and such things in biblical times. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Letters to the Editor Nov 25, 2007
More than ever it is a case of Jim Hightower's book that, "There's Nothing in the Middle of the Road But Yellow Stripes and Dead Armadillos." And that, friends and neighbors, is how Congress rolls over and plays dead. BOB HAYDEN. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Just who gets those human rights? Nov 21, 2007
He said, Well, in Texas, we paint yellow stripes down the middle of the road to provide a place for cowards and smashed Armadillos. Nuff said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Day Trip Ideas From Cali Nov 14, 2007
Within this enormous territory there are many species of flora and fauna including bats, pumas, jaguars, foxes and spectacled bears as well as five types of primates, anteaters, armadillos, deer and peccary. There are trails to hike and spaces set aside for campsites making this an excellent weekend destination. (Suite101.com)
Wanted: a distinct identity and dog that barks (11/4) Nov 4, 2007
e loves cows and he loves horses and he don't like armadillos, Addie Mae said ... Seems the armadillos enjoy rooting around in the Conways' yard and flower beds ... J.M. shot the armadillos, but the noise of the gun so traumatized the family dog, he no longer barks at the armored creatures. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Cat joins the genome club Nov 1, 2007
Dozens more animals wait in the genome queue from armadillos to wallabies. The sequence is a rough version that includes just 60% of Cinnamons total allotment of DNA 'letters' (As, Cs, Ts and Gs) with many holes in between. (Nature News Service)
Bears in the backyard? Oct 30, 2007
LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Between Missouri's black bears, mountain lions, armadillos, deer, raccoons, turkeys, squirrels, birds and insects, homeowners often fight what feels like a losing battle to nature's nuisances. After April's freeze destroyed this year's crop of white acorns, a popular food supply, many more of those critters may have to make their way out of the woods to find a hearty meal. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Burrowing mammals dig for a living, but how do they do that? Oct 29, 2007
More common land-dwelling burrowers, which use a variety of techniques, are badgers, ground squirrels, burrowing owls, aardvarks, nutria, kangaroo rats, shrews, prairie dogs and armadillos. . (EurekAlert!)
Hardy Hopes: Arroyo Grande man drops first CD Oct 27, 2007
J.D. said he started taking his writing more seriously when he was praised for his songs by his friend Rick Russell, who would later become the lead singer for the Bakersfield-based country band The Smokin Armadillos. That s when he was discovered by Oak Records producer Ray Ruff. (Santa Maria Times)
Miami-Dade & Keys Halloween events Oct 26, 2007
Miami-Dade Halloween events - 10/26/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Wildlife in the Pantanal Oct 16, 2007
Wolves, monkeys, deer, spotted jaguars, tapirs, parrots, toucans, anacondas, armadillos, anteaters, the red-necked, black-headed Jabiru storks that are the official symbol of the Pantanal; and even endangered blue macaws roam freely in the wetlands, which are on the border of Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia and constitute the world s largest flooded plain. The Rainy Season. (Suite101.com)
New pet laws say yes to emu and no to dingo Oct 7, 2007
Animals still considered too dangerous to keep without a licence include baboons, giant armadillos and pumas. Those new to the risk-list include dingos, the Middle Eastern thin-tailed scorpion and the Argentine black-headed snake. (Yahoo News -- Animals & Insects)
Tortoise Dug Out, Moved To New Digs Sep 25, 2007
" Melissa Green, an environmental scientist with Birkitt, said gopher tortoises can move between several burrows in a radius of two miles or more. They usually live one tortoise to a burrow. When they leave, the burrows are often occupied by other animals such as armadillos or snakes. Birkitt workers located the burrows in June by walking back and forth in a gridlike pattern over the taxiway site. They used a Global Positioning System to record the burrows so they could be found later and... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
`Al Capone's business card...' Sep 23, 2007
Armadillos have four babies at a time and they are always all the same sex. Every time you lick a stamp, you're consuming one-tenth of a calorie. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Veterinary professor shows armadillos love Aug 28, 2007
In the book, Klemm also predicts what will happen to armadillos in the future ... He said armadillos are carriers of several diseases, including leprosy, but that they do not seem to contract these diseases themselves ... He said armadillos do have signs of dreaming and regular sleep patterns. (The Battalion, TX)
Post the First Comment Aug 28, 2007
Veterinary professor shows armadillos love - News ... Veterinary professor shows armadillos love ... In the book, Klemm also predicts what will happen to armadillos in the future. (The Battalion, TX)
PB Zoo home to rare species of wild dog Aug 26, 2007
Bush dog Scientific name: Speothos venaticus Habitat and range: The forests and wet savannas of lower Central and upper South America Appearance: Thick body with short legs; short, reddish-brown fur; short, dark brown or black tail; rounded ears; short muzzle; partially-webbed feet Size: 11-15 pounds, 8-12 inches tall at the shoulder, 23-30 inches long Diet and life: Armadillos, pacas, capybaras, other small mammals, even rheas; 10-year life span Source: World Conservation Union. More local... (The Palm Beach Post)
St. Marys, Cumberland just a stone's throw away Aug 2, 2007
Most tourists take a ferry over to Cumberland Island, where wild horses and whitetail deer roam freely, as do armadillos and wild turkeys. Society types have enjoyed the island, too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A trip to bountiful butterfly gardens Jul 31, 2007
Photo by MAGGIE FITZROY/StaffParks naturalist Lesley Royce talks about armadillos as she holds up a preserved specimen. Photo by MAGGIE FITZROY/Staff Field trip participants from The Players Senior Community Center arrive at the Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park Wednesday. (Florida Times-Union)
Freeze, then drought, dims fireflies Jul 28, 2007
Young raccoons, foxes, armadillos and bobcats born in early spring are leaving their mothers to live on their own. Eastern hog-nosed, corn and eastern rat snakes are laying eggs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pit bulls OK; RMU pact criticized Jul 18, 2007
Birds of prey, bears, sloths, and armadillos also are included. The other approved ordinances mandate that pets must be kept on leashes when outdoors and owners must pick up defecation on public and private properties. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
The problems with money, Democrats Jul 7, 2007
When I drove through Louisiana armadillos were out in the road trying to get attention. Many got splattered. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Military Hardware - a Columbus institution (6/28) Jun 29, 2007
o, I don't think anyone makes an insecticide that will take care of armadillos. no, we don't carry any such product goodbye and thanks for calling. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
A little outdoors tale for the children Jun 22, 2007
Harvey the Owl had been going around talking about some liberal Democrat ideas, like how James the Packrat should be sharing his wealth with some of the lazier lowlife woodland creatures like that commune of meadow mice, and trying to convince everyone that they should accept a new bunch of armadillos, illegal immigrants who were just making a mess of the woods. But getting back to the story, Samuel Crawdaddy spoke again. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Time for bagworm, white grub control Jun 15, 2007
Other signs that may point to a grub infestation would be excessive bird activity in the lawn as well as the presence of damage from critters such as moles, skunks and armadillos. Traditional grub insecticides such as Dylox are normally applied from late July until the middle of September after the grubs are present or as a rescue treatment once damage is seen. (El Dorado Times, KS)
More of this story Jun 7, 2007
The Pine Bluff Armadillos of the New World Professional Basketball League and the Pines Mall will host the first annual 3-on-3 hoop festival June 23 in the parking lot of the Pines Mall. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the tournament will start at 9 a.m. Registration forms can be picked up at the Armadillos headquarters located at 2901 Pines Mall Drive Suite 522. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
King of critters visits Sycamore May 20, 2007
A sloth on a branch, two armadillos, a red kangaroo and a porcupine were some of the animals Hanna brought to Sycamore. Seven-year-old Madisyn Campbell enthusiastically waved her hand in the air when Hanna asked for a volunteer because his python was hungry. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
He's gone too soon: Ode to Barbaro, a horse-racing legend May 8, 2007
And even cats and armadillos. Then we can all sleep well tonight. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
4 old guys Over the hill but still pedaling! Apr 23, 2007
Of course, the problems of skunks, armadillos and the possibilities of rattlesnakes are never far from their minds. Luken discovered a unique way of passing his time while he s riding. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Indigenous Snakes: Identify and Information Apr 7, 2007
Most everyone is familiar with many of our more visible less intimidating wild neighbors, like squirrels, deer and armadillos. But less visible, often times hidden away under rocks, debris, or even under front porches, and cars, are sometimes dangerous and frightening animals. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
McRainey turns beer bottle caps into art Apr 7, 2007
A collection of catfish, armadillos and roosters all made out of bottle caps leaned against an anvil. He also makes crawfish, white egret, blue herring, crabs and alligator statuettes with bottle caps. (Natchez Democrat, MS)
Did Global Warming Trigger Rise Of Mammals? Mar 29, 2007
But most of these groups have since either died out completely such as Andrewsarchus - an aggressive wolf-like cow - or declined in diversity such as the group containing sloths and armadillos. The researchers believe our 'ancestors', and those of all other mammals on earth now, began to radiate around the time of a sudden increase in the temperature of the planet - ten million years after the death of the dinosaurs. (Life Style Extra)
Insect-Transmitted Chagas Disease Comes to U.S. Mar 9, 2007
Significant numbers of wild animals are infected including possums, armadillos, wood rats and squirrels ... Studies done in the late 1980s and early 1990s showed that ~40% of the opossums and armadillos and ~2-5% of dogs in Louisiana have the Chagas parasite. (Newsmax)
'Whiz' brings new hope that Cardinals can finally gel Mar 8, 2007
The Armadillos, maybe. "No nicknames. You have to win to have a nickname," Grimm says, but adds the pieces are in place to do just that. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cuba Hunter Park a Southside attraction Mar 5, 2007
Kathrine Southong, 7, and her sister Valerie, 3, who are homeschooled by their mother, Voun, listened and interacted with Schubert as she told them about alligators, raccoons and even armadillos (which are not native to this area). Schubert showed pelts and models of animals and let the children touch the fur of a fox, a mold of gator teeth - neither jumped when Schubert pulled a replica of a water moccasin from a bag. (Florida Times-Union)
Fla. teen stumbles upon mammoth tooth Feb 21, 2007
Paleontology and archaeology experts have confirmed the find, and recent digging at the site has turned up teeth and bones from a second mammoth, giant sloths, camels, turtles with shells up to 6-feet-long, saber-toothed cats and giant armadillos the size of Volkswagen Beetles. Scientists believe the remains are between 10,000 and 100,000 years old. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Teen makes mammoth fossil find in Fla. park Feb 20, 2007
Paleontology and archaeology experts have confirmed the find, and recent digging at the site has turned up teeth and bones from a second mammoth, giant sloths, camels, turtles with shells up to six feet long, saber-toothed cats and giant armadillos the size of Volkswagen Beetles. Scientists believe the remains are between 10,000 and 100,000 years old. (The Miami Herald)
God vs. Evolution in Kansas Again Feb 15, 2007
no, people who promote the creation theory base their belief on a book that was compiled from oral traditions from a people who were largely illiterate, thought the earth was flat and used to sacrifice sheep - and it has hardly been faithful it is chock full of errors from the notion that the sun circles the earth to the truly absurd notion that after the Flood the sole surviving pair of Armadillos waddled their way all the way back to Texas (must have swam I guess). Posted by... (New York Times)
Observations on a cold day Feb 9, 2007
The intense cold and ice may have killed off a large portion of the armadillos, and that is good. They are a small version of the wild hogs invading the Ozarks, which are very destructive and hard on other forms of wildlife. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Top 10 half-term deals Feb 5, 2007
Local activities on offer include Amazon World, a wildlife centre complete with baby armadillos, and Dinosaur Isle, which offers guided walks over the 120 million year-old Wealden rocks, known for being a treasure trove of fossils. 0870 240 4323. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Coyotes thrive on easy pickings across Florida Feb 4, 2007
They will eat a variety of foods including rabbits, rodents, ground-dwelling birds, small deer, wild piglets and armadillos. They eat fruits and have been found feeding in watermelon fields. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Preserving memories Jan 29, 2007
He has mounted everything from armadillos and porcupines to duiker and kudu, which are antelope native to Africa. Nobles was introduced to taxidermy as a kid working for other taxidermist in the area. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Old-World Fat and Oxtails Jan 24, 2007
From a box on the counter Myers removed several large items that looked like soft-shelled armadillos, fat and roundish at one end and tapering off to a tail. The whole thing, it turns out even the wide part is a cow s tail, built like a spine but with no spinal cord. (San Antonio Current, TX)
Animals dig holes to bury food Jan 19, 2007
If you live in more remote areas, skunks, raccoons and armadillos love to dig for grubs or earthworms ... Armadillos dig an inverted, cone-shape hole, 3-4 inches deep and 1-2 inches in diameter ... Animals such as rats and armadillos need to be controlled, but in almost all the other cases, you probably don't need to do anything. (The Augusta Chronicle)
First Case Of Insect Transmission Of Chagas Parasite In Louisiana Jan 19, 2007
Although we have known for many years that there is an endemic cycle in wild animals in Louisiana (approximately 30 40 percent of armadillos and opossums are infected with the Chagas parasite), this is the first report of infection in a human with the Chagas parasite by an insect in Louisiana. This is not a widespread public health concern since the person was living in a rural area in a very open house with numerous entry points for insects and no air conditioning and most people in Louisiana... (Science Daily)
Seamstress smooths dillos' rough edges Jan 14, 2007
When Ginny Saltzman of Orlando tells people she makes custom armadillos, she gets a few curious looks ... Saltzman began making her signature armadillos in 1992 ... Her armadillos take about three hours to sew. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Ice age animals of Florida Jan 12, 2007
"As a hunter 1.7 million years ago, what would you have done if you had come upon a giant beaver that was six feet long with a long tail? The beaver lived like a muskrat. What would you have done if you encountered an Elk Moose whose formidable antlers flared in all directions fore and aft, side to side? How would you approach it? Early people hunted with spears and spear points or they drove horses over the edge of cliffs. A common animal found in Florida were the flat head peccaries. "Today,... (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Armadillos Marching North to Illinois Dec 25, 2006
-- For years, Lloyd Nelson laughed off as myth reports that armadillos -- those armored, football-sized critters with the big claws and bigger nose -- had waddled their way into southern Illinois, the same place folks say they've seen cougars ... Nelson knows now they weren't joshing about armadillos, either ... "We've had armadillos killed on the road just about every year" since 2003, says Nelson, reflecting what wildlife specialists say is ample evidence that the creatures with the... (Sun-Sentinel.com)
3. Wild hogs move into Mid-South Dec 24, 2006
Dead armadillos line the roadside and alligators bask in McKellar Lake ... "You can clump armadillos, alligators and fire ants together," said Gary Cook, regional manager for the Jackson office of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency ... "Some of those are temperature dependent. The warmer it is, the farther north they will expand their territories. Because we have had relatively warm temperatures for the past 10 years, those animals tend to expand their territories north. "That's the reason... (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
On the road again Dec 22, 2006
Armadillos crossed into Texas from Mexico in the 1800s; they're still heading north ... For years, Lloyd Nelson laughed off as myth reports that armadillos those armored, football-sized critters with the big claws and bigger nose had waddled their way into southern Illinois, the same place folks say they've seen cougars ... Nelson knows now they weren't joshing about armadillos, either. (Mail Tribune, OR)
New York state cracking down on mystery meats Dec 3, 2006
NEW YORK A food safety inspector noticed an interesting special posted in the front window of a market in Queens: 12 beefy armadillos ... But turtles, frogs, iguana and armadillos can be sold if the meat comes from a licensed and inspected facility. (Helena Independent Record)
Food Inspectors Crack Down On Illegal Cuisine Dec 2, 2006
(CBS/AP) NEW YORK When a food safety inspector walked into a market in Queens, he noticed the store had an interesting special posted on its front window: 12 beefy armadillos ... But turtles, frogs, iguana and armadillos can be eaten under one condition: The meat must come from a licensed and inspected facility. (CBS New York, NY)
City cracks down on mystery meats Dec 2, 2006
From iguanas to armadillos, state cracks down on mystery meats - AM New York ... From iguanas to armadillos, state cracks down on mystery meats ... NEW YORK -- When a food safety inspector walked into a market in Queens, he noticed the store had an interesting special posted on its front window: 12 beefy armadillos. (Newsday -- New York City)
Research chimps taken to refuge Nov 25, 2006
Chimp Haven staffers have so far found no sign of hunting, even though armadillos, possums and other mammals probably wander into the area, Miss Fultz said. The seven new arrivals had been living at Primarily Primates Inc., in San Antonio, after being used in cognitive research at Ohio State University. (Washington Times, DC)
Teach students to believe in themselves and their dreams Nov 24, 2006
But the ones that stand out in my mind are: Going to Houston, Texas, with the UMR Miners in Space to fly aboard NASA s Weightless Wonder, the Royal Canin Chicken Fat Spill, the Pulaski County Sheriff Shooting, Cancer Survivor Carol Finn, Chancellor Carney Aims to Take UMR into the Top Five (Progress Edition), Armadillos Make Rolla Home, my Just Jaime columns, and many, many more. For each of the stories I mentioned, there are different reasons why they are important to me, but all of been... (Rolla Daily News, MO)
