The squat, sharp-clawed mammals are confirmed carriers of Mycobacterium leprae, the bacteria behind leprosy, or Hansen’s disease. And southeastern states where nine-banded armadillos lumber in ...

I guess you could say that Feltman is one of the leading voices against eating armadillos in Florida. “You can get leprosy from touching or eating an infected armadillo,” Feltman said on her show.

But a recent outbreak in Florida is bringing leprosy and its believed cause — the armadillo — into the modern spotlight. Produced by Grace Raver. Video courtesy of Reuters. Follow TI Video ...

First thing first, some armadillos carry leprosy — but not these guys! And there are several other characteristics that make these critters unique. Screaming Hairy Armadillos are the smallest of ...