() A Texas icon is steadily pushing beyond its home turf, and scientists say the expansion is far from over. According to a ...

We have armadillos confirmed, meaning there was evidence such as a photo or video or actual armadillo in hand, in 42 of the 100 counties of North Carolina,” Olfenbuttel said. Most of those counties ...

The official state small mammal of Texas is rapidly spreading across North Carolina. Scientists say armadillos likely will be in all 100 counties within the next 10 to 15 years.

CBS Colorado's First Alert Meteorologist Alex Lehnert kicks off a new behind-the-scenes series at the Denver Zoo.

Dillon and Doris are said to be firm favourites with staff and visitors at Telford Exotic Zoo.

The nine-banded armadillo is expanding its territory into parts of the country it has never been seen in before, taking everyone from wildlife experts to homeowners to pest and wildlife control ...

Nine-banded armadillos have spread across most of North Carolina in less than two decades, with state wildlife officials now tracking reports in 84 of the state’s 100 counties. The armored mammals, ...

Scientists found a widespread armadillo is four distinct species, a study said. One of these, the Guianan long-nosed armadillo pictured above, is a new species. Photo from Quentin Martinez ...

Armadillos are making North Carolina their home. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with wildlife biologist Colleen Olfenbuttel about how Texas' state mammal has gotten a foothold in the Tar Heel State.

Recognizable for their scaly armor and ability to curl into a ball, armadillos are a familiar sight in the United States. But, as researchers were recently reminded, there’s more to these quirky ...