He was inspired by fossils of armadillos and sloths.

犰狳和树懒化石让他获得了灵感。

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In theUnited States, armadillos are a major reservoir of leprosy infection.

在美国，犰狳（qiú yú，俗称“披甲猪）是主要的麻风传染源。

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When you think Brazil and you think soccer, you naturally think three-banded armadillos, right?

想起巴西，你就会想到足球，然后就会自然而然想到那只三色犰狳，对吧？

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And at least 8 of the 25 patients carrying the strain reported contact with armadillos.

CNN: Armadillos linked to leprosy in humans

But until now, experts haven't been able to confirm that armadillos could pass the disease to humans.

CNN: Armadillos linked to leprosy in humans

Up to 30 percent of residents in the rural area he serves have been in contact with armadillos, Abide estimates.

CNN: Armadillos linked to leprosy in humans