Armadillos, known for their armor-like skin and powerful digging abilities, are steadily moving northward through Indiana and approaching Michigan’s border.

According to a recent U.S. Geological Survey study, these are the 3 takeaways from the original article .

1. Armadillos have been spotted just miles from Michigan’s border

There have been 97 armadillo occurrences in Indiana since 2013, with the northernmost sighting in Porter County, approximately five miles from the Michigan border. Reports have also emerged in Steuben County in northeast Indiana and Elkhart County east of South Bend. The frequency of armadillo sightings has significantly increased in recent years, with nearly 80% of reports filed between 2017 and 2021, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

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