Armadillos form part of the superorder Xenarthra along with anteaters and sloths. There are 21 extant species of armadillo, some of which are distinguished by the number of bands on their armor.

However, this perception could do more harm than good and affect how these animals ... However, use caution. If startled, armadillos may jump up to three feet vertically in the air and have been known ...

Armadillos are not just critters of the wild west; we have them here in Indiana. Here's what Hoosiers should know.

According to the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife, armadillos aren't aggressive toward people or other wildlife but may bite or scratch if handled. What states do armadillos live in?

Why are there armadillos in Missouri? Climate change plays a part. Historically, American armadillos have stayed in warm areas in the southeast, since they cannot tolerate the cold.