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Three Banded Armadillo

© Kathy Salerni

Three Banded Armadillo

Uploaded: January 23, 2015 17:05:33 | Entered: January 23, 2015 17:13:21

Description

Until its rediscovery in the early 1990s, it was believed that the Brazilian three-banded armadillo had become extinct. The plating on the body forms two domed shells, separated by three armoured bands which are joined together by flexible bands of skin. These flexible regions allow the Brazilian three-banded armadillo to roll into a ball, thereby protecting its vulnerable underparts. It is one of only two species capable of this remarkable feat.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/3200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D750

Comments

Jeff Sielski January 23, 2015

Beautiful capture Kathy! #1604707

Nadia Paul January 23, 2015

What a wonderful capture Kathy! #11230773

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 23, 2015

The tones, textures, detail & clarity are superb, Kathy. Interesting info too.
#11230827

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 24, 2015

Very interesting facts and a great capture, Kathy! #11231347

Sheri Whala January 24, 2015

What a cool capture! Very interesting animal! #11231459

Carol L. Fowler January 24, 2015

We had plenty of armadillos in Louisiana where I grew up. They are the only other animal (besides humans) to carry leprosy, so we had a lot of research for Hansen's disease. #11231461

Jeffrey R. Bange January 24, 2015

Awesome capture Kathy of this rare species, thanks for the informative information. #11231547

Val Feldman level-deluxe January 25, 2015

TX is full of armadillos - but nothing like this interesting rarity. The details and light are spectacular, Ms K and as always, your information top-notch! #11231912

Ellen Hodges January 26, 2015

Wow pov and fantastic details, Kathy!!! #11232559

Nadia Paul March 01, 2015

A beautiful finalist Kathy - congrats! #11257595

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