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Environmental Sciences and Ecology: Current Research
[ ISSN : 2833-0811 ]

Armadillos: The Under-Estimated Predator of Magellanic Penguin Chicks in Argentina

Mini Review
Volume 4 - Issue 2 | Article DOI : 10.54026/ESECR/1090

Mike Bingham*

Environmental Research Unit, Chile

Corresponding Authors

Mike Bingham, Environmental Research Unit, Casilla 263, Punta Arenas, Chile

Keywords

Estimated predator; Armadillos; Chicks in Argentina; Magellanic penguin

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Received : March 10, 2023
Published : March 20, 2023

Abstract

The Armadillo Chaetophractus villosus is the most common armadillo in Argentina. Publications indicate that it feeds on insects and worms, however direct observations have shown that it is also a major predator of Magellanic penguin chicks in Argentina. The recognition of armadillos as predators of penguin chicks is important for the management and conservation of penguins in Argentina.