- Aardvark | Description, Diet, Habitat, Facts | Britannica
aardvark, (Orycteropus afer), 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
- 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 Animal Facts - Orycteropus afer - A-Z Animals
Aardvarks are small pig-like mammals that are found inhabiting a wide range of different habitats throughout Africa, south of the Sahara They are mostly solitary and spend their days sleeping in underground burrows to protect themselves from the heat of the African sun, emerging in the cooler evening to search for food
- Aardvark | National Geographic Kids
Aardvark 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
- 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
- 13 Awesome Facts About Aardvarks for Kids - The Fact Site
Discover 13 amazing facts about aardvarks, the quirky diggers of the animal kingdom Dive in and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge!
- Aardvark Facts: Characteristics, Adaptations, and More
The aardvark is a unique and fascinating mammal that holds a special place in the animal kingdom Its distinctive features—such as a long snout, powerful digging claws, and remarkable tongue—set it apart from all other creatures
- Aardvark - Facts,Information Pictures - Animal Corner
The Aardvark (Orycteropus afer) (‘Digging foot’), sometimes called ‘antbear’ is a medium-sized mammal native to Africa The name comes from the Afrikaans Dutch for ‘earth pig’, because early settlers from Europe thought it resembled a pig
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