The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is the only armadillo subspecies in Alabama. It is probably
H. C. Kyllingstad Photograph by


Nine-Banded Armadillo

The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) is the only armadillo subspecies in Alabama. It is probably best known for its often unfortunate inability to cross roads quickly.

close window