Armadillos on the Move

Nine-banded armadillos are on the move, boldly expanding north into Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio thanks to rising temperatures. Once confined to warmer southern regions, these surprisingly adaptable critters are now spotted in over half of Kentucky’s counties — even in Bernheim Forest, where one was seen alive for the first time. They’re not invasive, reproducing slowly with just four pups per litter and rarely displacing native species. But their journey isn’t without peril — they’re often struck by cars on highways, thanks to their poor eyesight and sudden leaps. While they’re digging up minor yard damage, they’re also a vivid reminder of how climate change is reshaping wildlife habitats, one burrow at a time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1eabd80793d7b53