- Aardwolf - Wikipedia
The aardwolf (Proteles cristatus[3]) is an insectivorous hyaenid species, native to East and Southern Africa Its name means "earth-wolf" in Afrikaans and Dutch [4][5] It is also called the maanhaar-jackal[6][7] (Afrikaans for "mane-jackal"), termite-eating hyena[8] and civet hyena, based on its habit of secreting substances from its anal
- 13 Amazing Aardwolf Facts - Fact Animal
Aardwolves are the smallest of all Hyenas, standing at approximately 45cm tall They resemble a miniature striped Hyena with a slender build and the typical sloping back of other Hyenas Their mane and tail are very bushy and their reddish brown colour accentuates the dark stripes on their legs and torso
- Aardwolf - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio
The aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is an insectivorous mammal, native to Africa It belongs to the same family as the hyena; however, unlike many of its carnivorous relatives, the aardwolf does not hunt large animals Its name means "earth-wolf" in Afrikaans and Dutch
- Aardwolf: The Shy Night-Time Forager of Africa - Animal Corner
In this article, we delve deep into the world of the aardwolf, exploring its appearance, habitat, habits, diet, and some fun facts that kids (and adults!) will love Slender and elegant, the aardwolf stands at around 40 to 50 cm at the shoulder
- Aardwolf - Africa Geographic
Yet one of the most highly specialized carnivores on the planet wanders the grasslands, deserts, and savannas of the African continent, largely unnoticed and unrecognized This is the Aardwolf Africa’s aardwolf is one of the continent’s most underappreciated yet charming characters
- Aardwolf | National Geographic
What is an aardwolf? The aardwolf is neither aardvark nor wolf Their name, which means “earth wolf” in Afrikaans, refers to their underground dens and canine-like appearance (though they’re
- Aardwolf Animal Facts - Proteles cristata - A-Z Animals
The aardwolf is the lesser-known cousin of the striped, brown, and spotted hyenas Because it’s shy, elusive, and nocturnal, it’s rarely encountered by people The name aardwolf essentially means earth wolf in the Afrikaans and Dutch languages, but this is misleading because it’s not a wolf at all
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