[Histonet] ***News Flash***

[Jay Lundgren]

BREAKING NEWS
I. C. Critterz
The Associated Press

     Washington, D.C.-  Residents of northern D.C., along with Bethesda,
Silver Springs, and College Park are reporting a wave of armadillo
sightings.  The armadillos are allegedly covered in unusual skin lesions
and missing several toes.  Local zoologists are baffled, as armadillos are
native to the south-central and southeastern United States and are
not normally found in Maryland.  While no attacks have been reported,
authorities are urging residents not to approach any armadillos they might
encounter.