The risk of catching leprosy from an armadillo is pretty minimal. That’s partly because most people don’t spend enough time around armadillos to catch anything from them. And certainly, most people ...

As the temperature continues to climb higher, so does something else — the number of armadillo sightings. While mainly harmless, armadillos can spread disease to you and your pets. If you have ...

It’s official. With confirmed sightings last August, nine-banded armadillos are now part of the wildlife scene in east Central Illinois. Dr. Julia Whittington, director of the Wildlife Medical Clinic, ...