Billetdoux for an Armadillo Traditional Cache

The word armadillo means "little armoured one" in Spanish. The North American nine-banded armadillo tends to jump straight in the air when surprised, and consequently often collides with the undercarriage or fenders of passing vehicles, When asked "Why did the chicken cross the road/" it was obviously to show the Armadillo it could be done. The Armadillo is the state mammal of Texas.

Armadillos are mostly misunderstood. But they have many uses. I have seen them bar-b-qued on the half shell, made into purses and even seen them made into musical instruments. They have been made into various figurines that many people buy. Armadillos are often used in the study of leprosy since they, along with mangabey monkeys, rabbits and mice (on their foot-pads), are among the few known species that can contract the disease systemically.Prior to the arrival of the Europeans in the 15th Century, leprosy was unknown in the New World. At some point they must have acquired the disease from humans when they came to the New World.

Although the Armadillo are native to the New World ranging from South America to Nebraska they are most prolific in Paraguay where they have eleven species. Sadly, I don't think anyone will be sending any of the title to our cache.

You will be looking for a silver bison tube so BYOP!