Armadillo Coverage

NC Wildlife Commission says armadillos expanding throughout NC; want public to report sightings

More armadillos are popping up in North Carolina and animal experts are trying to get a read on how far they're expanding.

Climate change means you could see more armadillos in North Carolina

Over the past couple years, there has been an increase in armadillo sightings across the Carolinas, and officials with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says it's due to climate change.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

Armadillo sightings increase in North Carolina

More armadillos are being spotted in North Carolina, wildlife officials said. The creatures are native to Central and South America, but milder winters could be bringing more to the southeastern United States.

If you see an armadillo in North Carolina, report it, wildlife experts say

Armadillos are native to Central and South America, but there have been recent sightings in North Carolina, according to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.