The Nine Banded Armadillo

Author : Colleen M. McDonough,W. J. Loughry
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780806189215

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The Nine-Banded Armadillo by Colleen M. McDonough,W. J. Loughry Pdf

The word armadillo is Spanish for “little armored one.” This midsize mammal that looks like a walking tank is a source of fascination for many people but a mystery to almost all. Dating back at least eleven million years, the nocturnal, burrowing insectivore was for centuries mistaken for a cross between a hedgehog and a turtle, but it actually belongs to the mammalian superorder Xenarthra that includes sloths and anteaters. Biologists W. J. Loughry and Colleen M. McDonough have studied the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) for more than twenty years. Their richly illustrated book offers the first comprehensive review of everything scientists know about this unique animal. Engaging both scientists and a broader public, Loughry and McDonough describe the armadillo’s anatomy and physiology and all aspects of its ecology, behavior, and evolution. They also compare the nine-banded armadillo with twenty or so other, related species. The authors pay special attention to three key features of armadillo biology—reproduction, disease, and habitat expansion—and why they matter. Armadillos reproduce in a unique and puzzling manner: females always give birth to litters of genetically identical quadruplets, a strategy not found in any other vertebrates. Nine-banded armadillos are also the only vertebrates except for humans known to contract leprosy naturally. And what about habitat expansion? The authors suggest that the armadillo’s remarkable spread across the southeastern United States may be the consequence of its most notable feature: a tough, protective carapace. Biologists, evolutionists, students, and all those interested in this curious creature will find The Nine-Banded Armadillo rich in information and insight. This comprehensive analysis will stand as the definitive scientific reference for years to come and a source of pleasure for the general public.

Author : Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Publisher : Blastoff! Readers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1626172617

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Nine-Banded Armadillos by Megan Borgert-Spaniol Pdf

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to nine-banded armadillos. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Author : W. J. Loughry,Colleen M. McDonough
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780806194738

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The Nine-Banded Armadillo by W. J. Loughry,Colleen M. McDonough Pdf

The word armadillo is Spanish for “little armored one.” This midsize mammal that looks like a walking tank is a source of fascination for many people but a mystery to almost all. Dating back at least eleven million years, the nocturnal, burrowing insectivore was for centuries mistaken for a cross between a hedgehog and a turtle, but it actually belongs to the mammalian superorder Xenarthra that includes sloths and anteaters. Biologists W. J. Loughry and Colleen M. McDonough have studied the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) for more than twenty years. Their richly illustrated book offers the first comprehensive review of everything scientists know about this unique animal. Engaging both scientists and a broader public, Loughry and McDonough describe the armadillo’s anatomy and physiology and all aspects of its ecology, behavior, and evolution. They also compare the nine-banded armadillo with twenty or so other, related species. The authors pay special attention to three key features of armadillo biology—reproduction, disease, and habitat expansion—and why they matter. Armadillos reproduce in a unique and puzzling manner: females always give birth to litters of genetically identical quadruplets, a strategy not found in any other vertebrates. Nine-banded armadillos are also the only vertebrates except for humans known to contract leprosy naturally. And what about habitat expansion? The authors suggest that the armadillo’s remarkable spread across the southeastern United States may be the consequence of its most notable feature: a tough, protective carapace. Biologists, evolutionists, students, and all those interested in this curious creature will find The Nine-Banded Armadillo rich in information and insight. This comprehensive analysis will stand as the definitive scientific reference for years to come and a source of pleasure for the general public.

Author : Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781681030449

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Nine-banded Armadillos by Megan Borgert-Spaniol Pdf

These little armored mammals are the only of their kind to wear protective shells. While most species are found outside the United States, the nine-banded armadillo is the only American species. Read all about these shielded creatures in this interesting title for young readers.

Author : Konrad Bloch
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0300070551

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Blondes in Venetian Paintings, the Nine-banded Armadillo, and Other Essays in Biochemistry by Konrad Bloch Pdf

In this fascinating book, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Konrad Bloch muses on various aspects of biochemistry, explaining the chemical basis for many biological phenomena. Drawing on his own experiences as well as on colorful anecdotes about the work of other scientists, Bloch presents a new way of looking at the world and a revealing glimpse into the ways that scientific discoveries are made and problems are solved. Bloch begins with a charming essay on why--despite the fact that peroxide had not yet been invented--there are so many blonde women in Italian Renaissance paintings. He then considers, among other topics, some important biochemical processes that were discovered because of contamination; the importance of trial and error in biochemical research; the explanation of lactose intolerance in adults and practices for avoiding it; why the choice of animal models is important for medical research (and how the author injected himself with extracts of the tubercle bacilli to study the pathology of tuberculosis); and why the exotic nine-banded armadillo has unique potential for use in many areas of medical and biological investigations. He concludes with thoughts on biochemistry's origin and future.

Author : Dee Phillips
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781617727467

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Armadillo's Burrow by Dee Phillips Pdf

Looks at armadillo burrows and how armadillos use them to stay safe and raise their young.

Author : John Kern Strecker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1926
Category : Armadillos
ISBN : OCLC:5807120

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The Extension of Range of the Nine-banded Armadillo by John Kern Strecker Pdf

Author : Jake McGowan-Lowe
Publisher : Ticktock Books, Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1848988524

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Jake's Bones by Jake McGowan-Lowe Pdf

Jake McGowan-Lowe is a boy with a very unusual hobby. Since the age of 7, he has been photographing and blogging about his incredible finds and now has a worldwide following, including 100,000 visitors from the US and Canada. Follow Jake as he explores the animal world through this new 64-page book. He takes you on a world wide journey of his own collection, and introduces you to other amazing animals from the four corners of the globe. Find out what a cow's tooth, a rabbit's rib and a duck's quack look like and much, much more besides.

Author : Larry L. Smith,Robin W. Doughty
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292749450

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The Amazing Armadillo by Larry L. Smith,Robin W. Doughty Pdf

“Chatty, humorous, and sometimes almost hysterically funny . . . Everything, perhaps even more, that you might have wanted to know about armadillos.” —The Quarterly Review of Biology Perhaps no creature has so fired the imagination of a populace as the armadillo, that most ungainly, awkward, and timid little animal. What is it that sets this quizzical little creature apart from the rest of the animal kingdom? Larry L. Smith and Robin W. Doughty ably answer this question in The Amazing Armadillo: Geography of a Folk Critter. This informative book traces the spread of the nine-banded armadillo from its first notice in South Texas late in the 1840s to its current range east to Florida and north to Missouri. The authors look at the armadillo’s natural history and habitat as well as the role of humans in promoting its spread, projecting that the animal is increasing in both range and number, continuing its ecological success in areas where habitat and climate are favorable. The book also contributes to a long-standing research theme in geography: the relationship between humans and wildlife. It explores the armadillo’s value to the medical community in current research in Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) as well as commercial uses, and abuses, of the armadillo in recent times. Of particular note is the author’s engaging look at the armadillo as a symbol of popular culture, the efforts now underway to make it a “totem animal” symbolizing the easy-going lifestyles of some Sunbelt cities, and the spread of the craze for armadilliana to other urban centers.

Author : Jan Brett
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780399549342

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Armadillo Rodeo by Jan Brett Pdf

When Bo spots what he thinks is a "rip-roarin', rootin'-tootin', shiny red armadillo," he knows what he has to do. Follow that armadillo! Bo leaves his mother and three brothers behind and takes off for a two-stepping, bronco-bucking adventure. Jan Brett turns her considerable talents toward the Texas countryside in this amusing story of an armadillo on his own.

Author : George Shaw
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1809
Category : Zoology
ISBN : UOM:39015082365787

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Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw Pdf

Author : Jorge Ortega,Jesus E. Maldonado
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783030333348

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Conservation Genetics in Mammals by Jorge Ortega,Jesus E. Maldonado Pdf

This book focuses on the use of molecular tools to study small populations of rare and endangered mammals, and presents case studies that apply an evolutionary framework to address innovative questions in the emerging field of mammalian conservation genomics using a highly diverse set of novel molecular tools. Novel and more precise molecular technologies now allow experts in the field of mammology to interpret data in a more contextual and empirical fashion and to better describe the evolutionary and ecological processes that are responsible for the patterns they observe. The book also demonstrates how recent advances in genetic/genomic technologies have been applied to assess the impact of environmental/anthropogenic changes on the health of small populations of mammals. It examines a range of issues in the field of mammalian conservation genomics, such as the role that the genetic diversity of the immune system plays in disease protection and local adaptation; the use of noninvasive techniques and genomic banks as a resource for monitoring and restoring populations; the structuring of population by physical barriers; and genetic diversity. Further, by integrating research from a variety of areas – including population genetics, molecular ecology, systematics, and evolutionary and conservation biology – it enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of the conservation biology of mammals that are at increasing risk of extinction at local, regional and global scales. As such, it offers a unique resource for a broad readership interested in the conservation biology of mammals and conservation management strategies to better preserve biodiversity.

Author : Tui De Roy
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780691194998

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A Lifetime in Galápagos by Tui De Roy Pdf

A beautifully illustrated and deeply personal chronicle of De Roy's lifelong connection with these spectacular islands Tui De Roy was a year old in 1955 when her family left Europe, boarding a banana boat bound for the Pacific to lead a different sort of life in Galápagos, one of self-sufficiency and living close to nature. She grew up on the islands and returned to them often over the next five decades. Discovering photography at a young age, she has dedicated her life to recording the islands' natural history in infinite detail. A Lifetime in Galápagos is De Roy's intimate portrait of one of the most spectacular places on Earth, presenting the wildlife and natural wonders of Galápagos as you have never seen them before. Featuring hundreds of breathtaking color photos, this stunning book guides you into labyrinthine mangroves to observe nesting herons, to misty cloud forests to glimpse flycatchers and orchids, high onto erupting volcanoes, and into the ocean to swim with hammerhead sharks. De Roy's lens provides up-close encounters with orca and sperm whales, colonies of iguanas, and the giant tortoises of Alcedo Volcano. She paints unforgettable portraits of her childhood in Galápagos—the islands at night under the stars of the Milky Way, sea lions at play and on the hunt, the diverse birdlife of Galápagos, and much more. Blending striking images with vivid prose, A Lifetime in Galápagos also discusses the threats that global warming and other environmental challenges pose to the archipelago's unique wildlife and fragile habitats.

Author : Joyce Markovics
Publisher : Zoo Clues 2
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1944102639

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My Body is Tough and Gray by Joyce Markovics Pdf

What has hairy paws, a fluffy tail, and huge and fuzzy ears? If you guessed a fennec fox, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short simple sentences and eye-popping full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about this dazzling collection of wild and wonderful zoo animals--one clue at a time! Fast facts and habitat maps at the end of the book provide children with key information about the zoo animal. The clear text, clever design, and exquisite photos are sure to delight and engage emergent readers.

Author : Jennifer Mckerley
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780553534962

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Amazing Armadillos by Jennifer Mckerley Pdf

Armadillos may look funny, move oh-so-slowly, and smell a little stinky but readers can learn how extraordinary they are in this Step 3 book! Did you know that armadillos can jump three feet in the air to scare away predators? They can hold their breath underwater for 10 minutes, and they’ve been known to eat 40,000 bugs in a single meal! Follows a female armadillo as she forages for food, builds a home, and prepares for the birth of her baby pups while learning quirky and cool facts about the amazing armadillo! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics--for children who are ready to read on their own.