Scientists collect aardvark poop to understand how the species is impacted by climate in Africa Aardvarks can be found in almost any habitat south of the Sahara Desert that has adequate insects to eat. They commonly live in bushland, grassland, woodlands, and savannas. They are not found in swamp forest or any overly wet habitat, because the moisture makes it impossible to burrow. Recent research suggests that aardvarks may be particularly vulnerable to alterations in temperature caused by climate change. …