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GIANT ARMADILLO

The Giant Armadillo (Priodontes maximus), is a poorly known endangered species widely distributed in various South American habitats.  Giant armadillos are listed as ‘Vulnerable to Extinction’ by the IUCN, are rare throughout their range, and have experienced local extinctions in Uruguay and elsewhere.  While habitat destruction, poisoning, and hunting pose major threats to remaining populations, much about this species remains unknown.

 

Leading the effort to learn more about this elusive species in Brazil has been Arnaud Desbiez and his Giant Armadillo Conservation Project (GACP) field team.  The team established the first long-term ecological study of giant armadillos in the Brazilian Pantanal and Cerrado, and have promoted the conservation of this little-known species through education, outreach activities, and media campaigns.

ZCOG has supported this long-term research and conservation initiative through grant writing, fundraising, and serving as the program's North American  financial management and logistical agency.

 

 

Photos courtesy of Kevin Schaffer and the Giant Armadillo Conservation Project

YOU CAN HELP SAVE THE GIANT ARMADILLO!

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FROM THE FIELD

Click on the below-listed links to learn more about Giant Armadillo conservation projects supported by ZCOG.

 

 

 

 

HOW TO HELP

Support is needed to protect Giant Armadillos and their habitat, and you can help make a difference!
 

  • DONATE NOW.  Your contribution will be used to help purchase camera traps, GPS transmitters and field equipment needed for research and conservation activities.
     

  • Encourage your zoo to dedicate a Quarters for Conservation kiosk to raise funds for the Giant Armadillo conservation through ZCOG.  CLICK HERE to learn how facilities like the Greenville Zoo are already contributing to ZCOG conservation programs in this manner.

 

 

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