Do Armadillos Move Around in Groups or Alone?

Armadillo Solitary Behavior

Armadillos are not social animals and generally prefer to live alone. They have a large home range, which they mark with scent and scratch marks to keep other armadillos away. This solitary behavior helps them to conserve energy and focus on finding food, which is usually their primary concern.

Armadillo Family Groups

However, during the breeding season, armadillos will occasionally come together in small family groups. The female will give birth to a litter of 2-4 young, which will stay with her for several months. The male will occasionally join the female and young, but he will usually leave the group once the young are weaned. These small family groups typically do not last long, and the adult armadillos will eventually go their separate ways.

Armadillo Activity Patterns

Armadillos are nocturnal animals, which means they are most active at night. They spend most of their time digging and foraging for food, which usually consists of insects, worms, and small reptiles. During the day, they will often rest in a burrow or under a thicket, where they can hide from predators and conserve energy. In Texas, armadillos are most active during the warmer months, from April to October, when the temperatures are above 60°F (15°C).