In friable soil, the species can burrow at a rate of 6 m/hr.

It can also dig its own burrow and build cells in friable soil.

He resumed waddling forward, along the trail rubbed in the friable soil.

The plant prefers friable soil, good drainage, moderate water, and three-quarters to a full day of sunlight.

Its presence can be detected in the friable sandy soils in the centre of the village.

They seek friable soil of a variety of textures for burrowing.

This community is confined to disturbed, light, friable soils.

"But it also has a lot of holes in between for friable soil."

They need moist, well-drained, friable soil - most losses are due to drought.

Burrows are always dug in friable soil and have two to three entrances, often plugged.