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How does a nine-banded armadillo react when captured?
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Nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus).
When a nine-banded armadillo is captured, it initially reacts by playing dead, remaining perfectly still by either stiffening or relaxing its body. If this behavior does not result in its release, the armadillo will begin to kick vigorously in an attempt to escape.1