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Accessible and informative
Something about the armadillo interests us. The unusual features, the reputation for harmlessness, and the association with Texas have all combined to give the armadillo a unique place in our consciousness.

This book capitalizes on this interest by laying out an unusually broad range of basic information, ranging from the natural history of the armadillo to the Apelt Armadillo Company, which turns the little critters into baskets.

The text is clear without being poetic; it is written for the layman in the same way that a textbook is. The end result is prose which is accessible, but somewhat dry at times. For the record, I'd prefer a bit dry to a botched attempt at something grander, and I didn't mind it at all.

To me, the single most interesting section dealt with the critical role that armadillos play in leprosy research. Who knew?

If you have an interest in this critters, I recommend this book as a great way to introduce yourself to the subject. I wish there were a book like this about every species.
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Rudyard Kipling s Just So stories about animals and their antics have delighted readers for years. Now, Ladybird brings these stories alive for very young children. Meet the lazy camel, grouchy rhinoceros, hungry leopard, curious elephant and many other eccentric animals in these enchanting stories.Narrated simply and accompanied by rich and detailed illustrations that children love, these retellings will introduce a new generation to the magic and whimsy of Kipling s genius. ... Read more

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The adventures of a young armadillo from birth until he himself mates. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Wilson Bulletin, published by Wilson Ornithological Society on September 1, 1999. The length of the article is 747 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: I report an observation of a foraging Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus) following a nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus), near Gainesville, Florida. Close attendance only while the armadillo was moving and disturbing leaf litter suggests the Ovenbird was taking advantage of increased prey availability caused by the armadillo's flushing of insects.

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Title: Foraging Ovenbird Follows Armadillo.
Author: Douglas J. Levey
Publication: Wilson Bulletin (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1999
Publisher: Wilson Ornithological Society
Volume: 111Issue: 3Page: 443

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Diggy the armadillo pays a return visit to the "Stock Show" in search of his friend Rosita. ... Read more

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Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the armadillo. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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The other animals are concerned when Armadillo disappears into his house every time it rains, until they discover just how dry and cosy he is there. ... Read more

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Brief introductions to thirty animals with unusual and bizarre habits--such as the hognose snake who plays dead as a defense mechanism and the sand skink who can see through windows in his eyelids. ... Read more