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  1. Onychorhynchus coronatus

    Onychorhynchus coronatus Well-Known Member

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    The website of the IUCN - Sloth, Anteater and Armadillo Specialist Group may be of interest to zoochatters.

    The site has a lengthy bibliography, accounts of all Xenarthan species, conservation issues related to this mammal group and relevant scientific / conservation news is posted regularly.

    Link posted below.

    IUCN SSC Anteater, Sloth and Armadillo Specialist Group | Here we share information on xenarthrans and the IUCN SSC Anteater, Sloth and Armadillo Specialist Group with all those who care about the lives and fate of these ancient mammals.

    Enjoy ;)
     
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    Ah yes, they have my favorite, the good old Yepes's mulita. :D

    Thanks for linking us to this website, I will definitely be exploring it some more later. :)
     
  3. Onychorhynchus coronatus

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    Yes, it is a great resource, hope you enjoy checking it out.
     
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    I will!
     
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    I like reading the name 'Screaming Hairy Armadillo'. Its profile could rise if it were linked with Hallowe'en.
     
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    Lol, some of the armadillos have incredible names don't they ? :D
     
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    My family had a children's animal elephant book. X was for 'Xenurus', a former generic name for naked-tailed armadillos (Cabassous)
     
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    I've picked one of these xenurus up once when I worked at a zoo, it was quite a heavy creature and its claws quite sharp too (didn't draw blood though).
     
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    I've got the book, but I haven't read it yet. I like books that mention animals that most people haven't heard about. I prefer "T is for Tardigrade', rather than "T is for Tiger"
     
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    Its great ! Such a good book to just pick up and read a random chapter / letter.

    Totally agree about T for tardigrade :D
     
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