the winter, become diurnal feeders. This happens during the coldest periods as they then stay in at night to conserve heat.

They are primarily solitary animals, though during mating season they form monogamous pairs which occupy a territory with their young. If their territory is infringed upon by another aardwolf, they will chase the intruder away for up to 400 m or to the border. If the intruder is caught, which rarely happens, a fight will occur,