The armadillo is very adaptable and does well in most habitat types found in Alabama. Habitat suitability likely depends more on the characteristics of the substrate or soils, rather than vegetation type due to the armadillo’s feeding and burrowing behavior. A major portion of the armadillo’s time spent outside its burrow is devoted to feeding. Prey is apparently detected by smell, although sound also may play a role. Typical foraging behavior involves quickly probing with the nose and occasiona