I was walking a trail at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma when I saw this Armadillo coming toward me from a distance. I got hidden and waited for it to get closer. The wind was in my favor but I think it heard my camera or it just knew something was not right. [...]
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During the Great Depression, the species was hunted for its meat in East Texas, where it was known as “Hoover Hog” by those who considered President Herbert Hoover to be responsible for the depression. More of my Armadillo photographs: Armadillo Sniffing The Air Armadillo Looking For Food Armadillo Claws Armadillo Profile
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In the United States, the sole resident armadillo is the Nine-banded Armadillo, which is most common in the central southernmost states, particularly Texas. Their range is as far east as South Carolina and Florida and as far north as Nebraska; they have been consistently expanding their range over the last century due to a lack [...]
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Armadillos are prolific diggers. Many species use their sharp claws to dig for food, such as grubs, and to dig dens. More of my Armadillo photographs: Armadillo Sniffing The Air Armadillo Triplets Armadillo Looking For Food Armadillo Profile
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