Xenarthra (armadillos, sloths, and anteaters) constitutes one of the four major clades of
placental mammals. Despite their phylogenetic distinctiveness in mammals, a reference …

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Dasypus is the most speciose genus of the order Cingulata, including approximately 40% of
known living armadillos. Nine species are currently recognized, although comprehensive …

Cabassous comprises armadillos lacking a full osteoderm cover in the tail, justifying its
common name naked-tailed armadillos. In the only taxonomic revision of the genus, in 1980 …

Climate change is becoming an increasing threat to biodiversity. Consequently, methods for
delineation, establishment and management of protected areas must consider the species' …

Priodontes maximus, called the giant armadillo, is monotypic and by far the largest extant
armadillo. Average adult weight is about 30kg (in captivity, as high as 80kg). Its carapace …

The Xenarthra, which are endemic to the Americas, consist of two distinct clades, the Pilosa
(anteaters and sloths) and the Cingulata (armadillos). The association between xenarthrans …

Abstract The Cueva del Milodón (CdM, southern Chile), has been explored repeatedly since
the end of the 19th century. Many institutions in the world house specimens from CdM …

Hairy armadillos constitute an ecologically homogeneous and morphologically similar group
with currently 5 species classified in the subfamily Euphractinae. Among them, the Andean …

Abstract Zaedyus pichiy (Desmarest, 1804) is a small armadillo commonly known as pichi.
Like all armadillos, it bears a carapace of ossified dermal scutes covered by epidermal …