They use their powerful claws to dig into the ground and their long tongues to reach deep into nests and colonies. Giant Armadillos are nocturnal animals, and their diet consists mainly of ants and termites. Although they are most commonly found in South America, they have also been known to range as far north as Mexico and as far south as Argentina. This unique creature is the largest of all armadillos and can grow to be up to five feet long and weigh over one hundred pounds. The scientific name for the Giant Armadillo is Myrmecophaga tridactyla. Curious about what they look like and what they eat? We’ve got you covered! Continue reading to learn more about these elusive animals. Keep your eyes peeled – they’re definitely a sight to behold. But that may be about to change because these odd creatures are making a comeback! Researchers believe that the giant armadillo population is on the rise, so we may start seeing them more often in the future. Have you ever seen a giant armadillo? No, us neither. Giant Armadillo reproduction and life cycle.The photos in the gallery below have been supplied by Dr. Photographs and a short video narrated by David Attenborough can be found here We are thrilled to announce Dr Desbiez was awarded the Whitely award Whitley Awards 2015.pdf
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> Giant Armadillo Project Update December 2018Īn article about the project is out on the BBC Earth and can be found at > Giant Armadillo Project Update September 2018 For more information please visit For a look at how the project is expanding please use this link Armadillo Concept paper.pdfĪrnaud and his team kindly put together a special video for NR this can be found at the top of the page. The project depends entirely on conservation grants mostly from American and European zoos as well as some foundations. This project is a partnership between a Scottish charity (the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland) a Brazilian NGO (IPÊ - Institute for Ecological Research), and a private cattle ranch (Baía das Pedras). We will continue liaising with national and international media, publishing both scientific and mainstream publications, offer training to Brazilian nationals, welcome visitors to our field site, continue integrating the project to local and national initiatives and continue liaising with local and national authorities on project results and implications. In 2014, work will continue in the Pantanal, but we will begin exploring potential new sites to expand the project to the neighboring Cerrado biome. In 2013 a pilot ecological study of giant anteaters ( Myrmecophaga tridactyla) and nine banded armadillos ( Dasypus novemcinctus) was successfully initiated. In 2012 epidemiological study was extended to the other three species of armadillos in the study area and an ecological study on the Southern naked tail armadillo ( Cabassous unicinctus) started. The project expanded to other Xenarthrans.
This includes documenting the role of giant armadillos as Ecosystem engineers, preliminary home ranges and habitat selection results, new details on their diet and reproduction. Project methodologies have been tested successfully, staff trained and many excellent preliminary results obtained. Project methods include radio transmitters, camera traps, burrow surveys, resource monitoring, resource mapping and interviews.
Research: To investigate the ecology and biology of giant armadillos and understand their function in the ecosystem.The project was initiated in June 2011 and has received funds every year from Natural Research since 2012. This project is successfully establishing the first long-term ecological study of giant armadillos in the Brazilian Pantanal wetland. In Brazil, the species is classified as “Critically Endangered” in many State lists. The species is listed on Appendix I of CITES (CITES, 2005). The giant armadillo is threatened with extinction and is currently classified as Vulnerable (A2cd) by the IUCN/SSC Red List of Threatened Species.
Due to its cryptic behaviour and low population densities, this animal is very rarely seen. Although giant armadillos range over much of South America little is known about them and most information is anecdotal. The giant armadillo ( Priodontes maximus) is the largest of the armadillo species and can reach up to 150 cm and weigh up to 50 kilograms.
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