Study Reveals Nine-Banded Armadillo is Four Distinct Species

New research identifies the Mexican long-nosed armadillo in the U.S. and discovers a new species in South America.

DNA analysis confirms nine-banded armadillo comprises four genetically distinct species.
The Mexican long-nosed armadillo is now recognized as the species found in the U.S. and Mexico.
A new species, the Guianan long-nosed armadillo, has been discovered in the Guiana Shield region.
The findings necessitate revised conservation strategies for the newly identified species.
The study utilized museum specimens and advanced genomic techniques to reach its conclusions.