Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Armadillo 2.17.10

Around 4 this afternoon my sister, JoAnne, came in and told me the Armadillo was in the back yard. I grabbed my camera and headed out to see if I could get a few pictures.  Only one came out. I like that he feels safe in our little area. Safe enough to come out in the afternoon. I usually just find all the holes it’s dug.

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I did get some nice video. You actually get to see it’s face and watch how it hunts for food.  I was standing about 8’ from it…when it starts standing and “winding” the air…it is sensing I am close.

It sure does make a mess of my yard…but when I get a chance to enjoy watching it working in the leaves…it’s all worth it.

8 comments:

  1. What an amazing critter to watch in your own back yard.

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  2. They are so funny looking! In Summer, we have them in our yard sometimes. One night I walked right up to him. I was amazed at how a close up of his armor looked like a piece of crochet.
    I don't like the holes that they dig, though!

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  3. Ouah this is not something I will see over here. What a chance you got!

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  4. Thanks for the video! I've heard other folks in Florida say they liked having armidillos in their yards because they eat red ants. I really enjoyed your video and love visiting your blog! You have an AMAZING yard.

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  5. I like the video. I can see where he would mess your yard up.

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  6. Interesting critter. Thanks for the photos and sharing the video. Good stuff!

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  7. Lovely video.I've heard that armadillo has not change much along the line of evolution for all the time it has been on earth,a living fossil,is that right?

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  8. very cool animal. Reminds me of a giant sowbug! He's fast too.

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