Dasypodidae Collection

Big Hairy Armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus), Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Southern three banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus) walking through shallow water, Pantanal, Caceres, Mato Grosso State, Brazil

Large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) portrait, Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina

A young Nine-banded Armadillo / Nine-banded Long-nosed Armadillo held up in a keeper
3500043 A young Nine-banded Armadillo/Nine-banded Long-nosed Armadillo held up in a keepers hand, London Zoo, August 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond

Tolypeutes tricinctus, Brazilian three-banded armadillo
Specimen from The Natural History Museum, London

Phthiracarus sp. box mite or armadillo mite
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a box mite, showing how the body has fused into one single segment

Dasypus novemcinctus, Nine-banded armadillo
Hand coloured lithograph by John James Audubon from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, 1848. Date: 1848

Nine-banded armadillo, or long nose on the run, Dasypus novemcinctus, Florida

An Armadillo (Cingulata), front view

Tortoise and armadillo comparison
A really strange picture, reminds me of 1960s New York art

A group of mammals and birds
Plate 37, hand coloured engraving, from Thesaurus Volume 1, 1734, by Albertus Seba (1665-1736)

Otiorhynchus armadillo and O. salicicola, armadillo weevil
A pair of armadillo weevils on a leaf. Weevils are characterised by elongated rostrums or snouts

Otiorhynchus armadillo and O. salicicola, armadillo weevil
A pair of armadillo weevils on a leaf. Weevils are characterised by elongated rostrums or snouts

Glyptodon clavipes, giant armadillo
Extinct herbivore that died out about 10, 000 years ago on display in the Central Hall at The Natural History Museum, London. The Glyptodon was named by Sir Richard Owen in 1839

Glyptodon claipes specimen on display in the Central Hall at the Natural History Museum, London. It was the most armoured of all the ice age mammals

Glyptodon, giant armadillo
Skeleton of Glyptodon, meaning carved tooth. The Glyptodon was a mammal which lived between 2 million years ago to around 15, 000 years ago. See image number 1136 for model

Zaedyus pichiy, pichi armadillo
Pichi armadillo collected by Charles Darwin at Bahia Blanca, Argentina, 1833 (formerly Daspus minutus)

Six-banded armadillo (Euphractus sexcinctus). This armadillo is native to South America and is usually yellowish in colouring, giving rise to its other name, the yellow armadillo

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Dasypodidae: The Armadillos of Patagonia, Argentina" Behold the majestic Large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) in all its glory. This portrait captures the essence of these incredible creatures found in Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia, Argentina. Witness the Big Hairy Armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) roaming freely at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula - a UNESCO World Heritage site. Their unique appearance and habitat make them truly remarkable. Standing tall on their hind legs, this Large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) showcases its impressive stature amidst the stunning landscapes of Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia. Watch as this Large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus) forages through sand with precision and determination on Peninsula Valdes, Patagonia. These resourceful creatures have adapted to survive in challenging environments. Catch a glimpse of the Southern three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus) gracefully walking through shallow water - a sight that exemplifies their resilience and adaptability. A young Nine-banded Armadillo / Nine-banded Long-nosed Armadillo finds comfort in human care as it is held up by a keeper's gentle hands. Let us appreciate efforts to protect these unique species. Once again, we encounter the Big Hairy Armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus), showcasing its distinctive features against the breathtaking backdrop of Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula - an enchanting sight indeed. Meet Dasypus novemcinctus - also known as Nine-banded armadillos. These fascinating creatures add diversity to our ecosystem and deserve our admiration for their survival skills.