Drivers beware! There’s a new danger lurking on Indiana roads.
Headlines across the state are sharing the incredible news that populations of armadillos have official arrived in the Hoosier State. Not only are they here, but they’re also breeding.
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Potential impacts from our new neighbor the armadillo include damage to lawns, disruption to native wildlife, and increased road hazards. How and why are these armadillos making their way to Indiana?
Climate change, of course!
According to Indiana’s WTHR it is believed hoards of armadillos are breeding in Marion County,
Unlike many new animals that come to Indiana, armadillos weren’t brought here by humans…Scientist believe climate change, driven by greenhouse gases, have made winters more mild, which lets the armadillos survive farther and farther north…