*** About Nine-Banded Armadillo: Native to the Americas, particularly prevalent in Texas, the Nine-Banded Armadillo is notable for its leathery armor and intriguing biology. These nocturnal mammals are primarily insectivores, digging for their meals with sharp claws. Remarkably, the female armadillo can delay implantation of the fertilized egg to ensure the young are born at a favorable time, usually birthing quadruplets of the same sex. Their ability to carry leprosy makes them unique among American mammals, though transmission to humans is rare. Their depiction in Texan art underlines their status as a cultural and ecological icon of the region.

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