E. sexcinctus seems to be the most common type of armadillo in Argentina. They dig dens in dry areas. Unlike most armadillo species, six-banded armadillos are diurnal, and remain active even under bright daylight. They also are known to use the same den site for quite some time before leaving them. Most species of armadillo abandon dens after only one or two days. The six-banded armadillo may scent-mark the den site to help establish a territory. The den usually extends one or two meters into the ground, with just enough room at the end hollowed out for the animal to turn around. When digging, E. sexcinctus piles dirt underneath it with the front claws, and then uses the hind claws to throw the piled dirt out behind it.

          This information was taken from www.msu.edu .

 

Our Six Banded Armadillo, Ned, is housed in the Animal Learning Center, in an area called the Habitats.  During our Summer Science Camp, campers are able to adopt Ned and learn to take care of him for a week.  He loves to break open raw eggs and eat the inside.  It is great fun to watch him burrow in his shavings.  He also loves basking under a heat lamp in his enclosure. To encourage Ned to exercise we shatter some of his favorite treats around his enclosure each day so that he must explore his home to find the treats.

 

Ned like all armadillos has a great sense of smell, but not very good hearing or eye site.