We usually encounter the Armadillos on the road where it has been hit buy a car . Giving it the nickname "Speed Bump"
This little bugger is in my front yard . He is digging up the lawn . Making a mess in search of food .
"Possum on the half shell" will be ready for your consumption . Armadillos can live up to 15 years . This one however has reached the end of his lifespan .
Armadillos are the only animal to carry leprosy . It is possible to contract Leprosy through contact .
They are notorious for their digging . Tarring up large portion of lawns in the matter of hours . They also dig burrows about 7-8 inches wide and up to 15 feet deep .