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World Armadillo Day with Houston Zoo in Brazil

This International Armadillo Day, discover some of the incredible facts that make giant armadillos such an important part of their ecosystems. The Houston Zoo and Giant Armadillo Project have partnered for more than 10 years to protect giant armadillos in the wild, supporting research, conservation and the people working to protect these remarkable animals and their habitats in Brazil. Giant armadillos face threats including habitat loss, road mortality, hunting and wildfires. Because they reproduce slowly, protecting them and the ecosystems they help create is especially important. With every visit and membership to Houston Zoo, you are helping save giant armadillos.