Do people really eat armadillos?

As odd as it sounds... the answer is YES! In many areas of central and south America Armadillo is often used as part of an average diet

Armadillo meat is a traditional ingredient in Oaxaca, Mexico, some people in south America even keep armadillos as edible housepets,

During the Depression, armadillos were often eaten by hungry people, They were called “Hoover hogs” by people angry with then-President Herbert Hoover’s broken promise of a chicken in every pot, The meat is said to taste like fine-grained, high-quality pork

Armadillo attacks

The incidence of Armadillo attacks has risen dramatically in the past 28 years. Unfortunately, growing human populations have encroached onto the Armadillo's natural habitat, which has lead to a rise in deadly encounters

for example in 1967 a whopping 137 people were killed by armadillos in the United States, However, by 2004, there were over 200 billion Armadillo-related deaths in the state of Texas alone

What to do in case of an encounter with an Armadillo

It is advised that you keep a sharp eye out for Armadillos. In order to steer clear of them, it is wise that you follow the

5 Basic Rules Of Armadillo Avoidance

1. Look for Armadillo tracks and fresh scat, For that matter, look for Armadillos
2. Listen for Armadillo calls (resembles the sounds made by children with the most severe retardation

3. Try not to roll around in areas that are permeated by the estrus scents of female Armadillos
4. Stay away from Armadillo burrows
5. Keep your face well away from the ground at all times

What You Should Do In Case You Are Attacked By A Wild Armadillo

1. Do not fight back against an Armadillo. This will only cause additoinal injuries

2. Dog urine and feces are natural Armadillo deterants. If you happen to be carrying either of these two items, use them to your advantage
3. If bad comes to worse , and an Armadillo tries to maul you, the safest thing to do is play dead
4.If the Armadillo continues to maul you after you've assumed the prone position and are not moving, just wait for the pain to subside, Most fatal Armadillo attacks end within 10-15 minutes
5. Remember, killing an Armadillo is a serious offense in the state of California,Killing an Armadillo carries a fine between $50,000-$80,000,000,000
6. Always check if it is just drunk. Armadillos are ALL notorious for being alchoholics, this drunkenness leads to further visciousness, don't touch one if it is passed out; you will die

In north america the eating habits of armidillos have omly been the concern of the southern states residents who know the hle digging garden pest well, with sightings as far north as Illinois and as far west as Colorado the nine banded armadillo is expanding with this armadillos eating habits will become a far more investigated and sought out information

Armidillos are fragers that eat on a daily basis, A study in which the stomach contents of Texas armadillos were examined, revealed a standard diet of beetles, caterpillars and other insect larvae, centipedes, millipedes, pill bugs, vegetable matter such as fruit, nuts and seeds and the occasional small amphibian or reptile seeing as that the bulk of an armadillos diet in insect they are then classified as insectivores

Strong legs and long sharp claws are the armadillo's primary tools for foraging