Ecology, Behavior, and Conservation of Armadillos
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Diversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 84
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Armadillos represent an often overlooked but diverse and fascinating group of wildlife. Where they occur, armadillos have outsized roles and importance in a number of different ways. Armadillos alter the environment around them by excavating extensive burrow systems that are used by numerous other wildlife species; they are harvested in large numbers for their bushmeat; they are hosts for diseases that can impact humans; and some species of armadillo are rapidly expanding their geographic range into new areas, while others are in need of conservation. We are seeking research or review articles that further explore these aspects of armadillo conservation, behavior, and ecology to allow us to better quantify the ecological and societal role of this fascinating group of species. This Special Issue provides an opportunity to better understand the important ecological services provided by armadillos, the behavior and ecology of different armadillo species, strategies for the conservation of armadillos, as well as the distribution and expansion of current and future potential geographic distributions.
Prof. Dr. Brett A. DeGregorio
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- armadillo
- wildlife conservation
- ecosystem engineer
- keystone species
- Xenarthra
- Cingulata
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