LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After years of possible sightings, an illusive species has finally been discovered to reside in an enormous forest, about 30 minutes outside of Louisville, Kentucky.
The nine-banded armadillo was recently confirmed as the newest species and 51st mammal in Bernheim Forest.
The discovery was verified by Bernheim staff when an armadillo was found on a roadside, unfortunately, hit and killed by a car.
According to an announcement on the Bernheim Forest website, armadillos getting hit by cars is a common occurrence in areas with robust armadillo populations.
The scattered reports and this one individual confirmed animal suggest a small population exists within Bernheim.
"Be on the lookout during your next visit and you too might get a chance to see this southwestern armored creature," a Bernheim statement said.
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