Armadillos: Dasypodidae
Armadillos And People
People have found various uses for armadillos. They have eaten their meat and made purses and baskets out of their shells. Some people keep armadillos as pets.
While sometimes resented for the burrows they dig, armadillos eat insects that cause damage. In addition, doctors study nine-banded armadillos because they are the only mammals besides humans that contract leprosy (LEH-pruh-see), a skin disease. Research of armadillos could help treat people diagnosed with leprosy.
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- Armadillos: Dasypodidae - Conservation Status
- Armadillos: Dasypodidae - Behavior And Reproduction
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