Abstract
W. J. Loughry, C. M. McDonough 2013. The Nine-Banded Armadillo: A Natural History. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, Oklahoma, 323 pp. ISBN 978-0-8061-4310-1, price (hardbound), $40.00. I got as far as the Preface in this marvelous book when I noticed a not-so-obvious truth. The authors point out that many researchers initiated studies on the nine-banded armadillo only to become discouraged because of difficulty in acquiring data, subsequently changing to another mammal (as I did early in my graduate work). This intriguing animal is so difficult to study that the authors should be applauded for their persistence over 20 years. The result of their steadfastness is the standard reference for this animal for many years. For those not familiar with this armored mammal, …
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