North Carolina
Officials urge caution as invasive armadillos move into western NC
HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — An animal more commonly found in the South-Central U.S. is making its way into western North Carolina.
Armadillos are beginning to show up more frequently, according to the N.C. Cooperative Extension Office in Henderson County.
IF YOU SEE AN ARMADILLO IN NORTH CAROLINA, WILDLIFE OFFICIALS WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
They’re considered an exotic invasive species and can cause damage to yards, buildings, and even forest ecosystems.
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Trapping is considered the simplest way to remove armadillos; they can also be hunted with a permit.
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Officials advise people to keep their distance if they encounter an armadillo in the wild.