![]() When it comes to the Nine-banded Armadillo, there’s not much interest or funding available for studying the animals from a scientific perspective.Īrmadillos in Tennessee are elusive and primarily nocturnal, making them hard to find unless it’s a dead one on the side of the road. Length: 28 – 33 inches (adult including tail)Īrmadillos are solitary animals that don’t enjoy interaction with anyone or anything, when they take a mate to procreate is about the only time they will.Like other invasive species they will compete with native wildlife for food and habitat, but they are not currently believed to be much of a threat to the environment or native wildlife. Nine-banded Armadillos can be hunted and killed any time in the state of Tennessee, according to TWRA spokesman Doug Markham. See below for more info on estimated range of the Nine-banded Armadillo in the United States. Yes, armadillos are considered an invasive species not only to the state of Tennessee but North America. Only one species, the Nine-banded Armadillo, has ventured north of the South American tropics, making it the only species of armadillo in Tennessee. There are about 20 different species of armadillos, all of which are found in the Americas. As a lifelong Tennessee resident I can tell you that it’s only in recent years that it’s become somewhat common to see them, and many residents to the state still haven’t seen them. However it isn’t clear when exactly they made their way into the state. So the answer to the question at hand is yes, there have been armadillos in the state of Tennessee since the early 2000s. image: Thomas R Machnitzki | Wikimedia Commons | CC 3.0 There’s no way of knowing at this time what the population of armadillos in Tennessee actually is, the only time we see them is when they have been struck by a car and are dead on the side of the road. It seems as thought there’s a new species in many states ready to jump out in front of cars, and that’s the Nine-banded Armadillo. The roadside critter that we think of in Tennessee is North America’s only marsupial, the Virginia Opossum. Which brings us to the topic of this article, armadillos in Tennessee. ![]() However for many other states north of Florida or Texas, like Tennessee, we are starting to see them too. states then you are probably used to seeing armadillos on the sides of the road. “If you want to make a sweet impression, the recipe is simple,” says the giant pangolin.If you’re a resident to southern U.S. What’s the ideal gift for a mate? What makes for the perfect date? Pangolin decides to ask its friends around the globe for advice. Now, the letter this pangolin’s been waiting for has arrived! Pangolin’s sweetheart wants to meet for real, and it’s ready to roll across the globe to make it happen.īut wait! Pangolin can’t arrive empty-clawed. On a sunny morning in Ghana, the ingredients for pangolin love are falling into place.ĭon’t let its hard outer scales fool you: inside, our friend Pangolin is a big softie, pining over a long-distance romance. Check out the World Wildlife Fund to learn more about the the pangolin’s plight and to support WWF’s efforts to save the pangolin and other endangered species. Sadly however, pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world, and all 8 species face a significant threat from poachers and smugglers. The eight species of pangolin that roam the wilds of Asia and Africa are strong swimmers who rely on their long tongues and heightened sense of smell to find nourishment. Pangolins are the world’s only scaly mammal.
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