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Aardvark — printable fact sheet
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Aardvark
Orycteropus afer
The aardvark is a nocturnal mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, recognized by its pig-like snout and elongated ears. It is a solitary animal that spends its nights using its powerful claws to dig for ants and termites, which make up the bulk of its diet. Despite its somewhat pi…
Did you know?
- Despite being called 'antbears' or 'earth pigs', aardvarks are the only living species in their order, Tubulidentata.
- Aardvarks can eat up to 50,000 insects in a single night and have a long, sticky tongue that can reach up to 30 cm. Their burrows provide shelter for many other animals once abandoned.
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