- Aardvark - Wikipedia
The aardvark ( ˈɑːrdvɑːrk ⓘ ARD-vark; Orycteropus afer) is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa [2][3] The aardvark is the only living member of the genus Orycteropus, the family Orycteropodidae and the order Tubulidentata [4][5] It has a long proboscis, similar to a pig's snout, which is used to sniff out food
- Aardvark | Description, Diet, Habitat, Facts | Britannica
Aardvark, stocky African mammal found south of the Sahara Desert in savanna and semiarid areas The name aardvark—Afrikaans for ‘earth pig’—refers to its piglike face and burrowing habits The aardvark’s diet consists almost entirely of ants and termites
- Aardvark - African Wildlife Foundation
The aardvark belongs to the same group of mammals as the African elephant This nocturnal mammal is threatened by human encroachment and hunting Learn more aardvark facts and see what AWF is doing to conserve this species
- Aardvark - National Geographic Kids
The aardvark gets its name from a South African word meaning “earth pig ” Although the aardvark looks like a pig, especially with its body and snout, aardvarks actually share common ancestors
- Aardvark Animal Facts - Orycteropus afer - A-Z Animals
The Aardvark (Orycteropus afer), also known as an antbear, is very unique in terms of its evolutionary makeup It has been assessed as having the highest score for evolutionary distinctiveness, according to the EDGE scientific method
- Aardvark - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio
The aardvark (Orycteropus afer) is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa Unlike most other insectivores, it has a long pig -like snout, which is used to sniff out food
- Aardvark Facts: Characteristics, Adaptations, and More
Learn about aardvark's unique characteristics, adaptations, and how they differ from anteaters in this comprehensive guide
- Aardvark - Africa Geographic
The aardvark (Orycteropus afer) is one of a kind, devoid of close living relatives and the only surviving member of an entire order of animals, the Tubulidentata
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