They have a slow metabolism, which helps them save energy. Certain species, such as the three-banded Armadillo, can even go into a deep sleep called torpor. During torpor, their body temperature drops ...

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of the extinct armadillo genus Parutaetus from fossilized osteoderms found in the Paraná state of southern Brazil. Named Parutaetus oliveirai ...

A festive gathering in Brazil turned tragic with the deaths of three women, suspected to be poisoned by a homemade Christmas cake. Investigations revealed arsenic in the victims' systems and ...

Three women have died after eating a Christmas cake in a suspected poisoning case in Brazil. Five members of the same family – four women and one child – fell ill and sought hospital treatment ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Armadillos have a coat of armor and are great for our environment, and we got to meet one right here in the WCTV studio. Allison Ashcroft from the Tallahassee Museum ...

Three former members of Brazil’s Federal Highway Police have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the torture and death of a Black man held in the boot of their squad car. On Saturday ...

The Public Ministry of the Brazilian state of Sergipe announced Saturday that three former police officers have been sentenced to long prison terms for the death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos, a Black ...