Vets Examine Giant Armadillo
Clip: Season 35 Episode 14 | 2m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Take a close look at a South American giant!
The Giant Armadillo Project employs two vets who have developed specialist knowledge of this rare creature. They have captured female of the species and take the chance to check her general health and collect samples of her hair and blood and other tissues. So little is still known about these remarkable creatures, every piece of data is precious.
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
Vets Examine Giant Armadillo
Clip: Season 35 Episode 14 | 2m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
The Giant Armadillo Project employs two vets who have developed specialist knowledge of this rare creature. They have captured female of the species and take the chance to check her general health and collect samples of her hair and blood and other tissues. So little is still known about these remarkable creatures, every piece of data is precious.
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