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The ground pangolin, aka cape pangolin, common pangolin, scaly anteater, South African pangolin, steppe pangolin, or Temminck’s pangolin, hails from eastern and southern Africa. They prefer savannas and woodland habitats, close to water. Unfortunately, these critters face the threats of habitat destruction and loss at the hands of farming, ranching, […]

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The 3-banded armadillo is the only known species of armadillo that has the ability to roll itself into a complete ball, for protection. They can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. These critters prefer open forests, open, grassy areas, and marshes. Due to hunting, trapping, and habitat loss […]

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The nine-banded armadillo is a small, barrel-shaped critter covered in a suit of fleshy armor. Its name means “little armored one”, in Spanish. Their body armor provides protection against most would-be predators. Unfortunately, their armor doesn’t protect them against vehicles. They are also sadly known as “Hillbilly Speed Bumps” due […]

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