Rehabilitation of the Nine–banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)

Suzanne McPhee; Nancy Leary

doi:10.53607/wrb.v26.139

Rehabilitation of the Nine–banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)

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Suzanne McPhee
Nancy Leary

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https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v26.139

Abstract

The following is a sampling of substitute formulas, diets, caging facilities, specialized care, and release criteria for the nine–banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus). The information presented should be used as a guideline, not an absolute.

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Author Biography

Suzanne McPhee

Suzanne McPhee is a wildlife educator and wildlife rehabilitator specializing in the nine-banded armadillo and has successfully bred this species in captivity. She is currently researching behavior and conducting studies on monozygotic quadruplets and metabolic bone disease in the nine–banded armadillo.

References

CDC. 1993. Recommendations of the International Task Force for Disease Eradication. Available from: <http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00025967.htm>.

Moore, A., and S. Joosten, eds. 2002. NWRA Principles of Wildlife Rehabilitation, 2nd edition. P. 8.23. National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association: St. Cloud, MN.

Ramsey, C. 1978. Fact Sheet, Armadillo. Texas Agriculture Extension Service: College Station, TX.

Sramek, R. 1987. Animal Damage Control, Controlling Armadillo Damage. Texas Rodent and Predatory Animal Control. Texas A & M University: San Antonio, TX.

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Published

2008-06-30

How to Cite

McPhee, S., & Leary, N. (2008). Rehabilitation of the Nine–banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus). Wildlife Rehabilitation Bulletin, 26(1), 25–31. https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v26.139

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Vol. 26 No. 1 (2008)

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