This chromed armadillo skeleton adorns the hood of a random vehicle in Eugene, Oregon. Perhaps the owner is a Texas native.

I’ve always taken an interest in animal symbolism. The armadillo represents emotional and physical boundaries (a sensible meaning, considering the creature’s ability to roll itself into a ball and be completely armored against attack).

Somehow I doubt the hood ornament has anything to do with that.

I also came across the Benevolent Order of Armadillos, founded in 1997 and now boasting over 1,500 members. I love the internet.

Hood ornament source.