Through genetic and trait analysis, biologists say they’ve uncovered the covert variety hiding under the umbrella of the over-simplified armadillo clade. Previously, there’ve been 21 recognized ...

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You may or may not know that the armadillo is Texas' official small mammal. Did you know that, despite popular belief and depictions in the media, most armadillo species can't roll into a ball? Do you ...

Scientists found a widespread armadillo is actually four distinct species and U.S. populations are Mexican long-nosed armadillos, a study said. Photo from Getty / iStock Recognizable for their scaly ...

Scientists found a widespread armadillo is four distinct species, a study said. One of these, the Guianan long-nosed armadillo pictured above, is a new species. Photo from Quentin Martinez ...

The new distinction also marks the discovery of a new species of armadillo in the last 30 years. Dubbed the Guianan long-nosed armadillo, or Dasypus guianensis, the new armadillo is found in a region ...

While their scaly armor and long claws look vaguely reptilian, armadillos belong to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters. There are nearly two dozen species of armadillos, from six-inch ...