Aardvark

The aardvark  is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. It is the only living species of the order Tubulidentata, although other prehistoric species and genera of Tubulidentata are known. Unlike other insectivores, it has a long pig-like snout, which is used to sniff out food. It roams over most of the southern two-thirds of the African continent, avoiding areas that are mainly rocky. A nocturnal feeder, it subsists on ants and termites, which it will dig out of their hills using its sharp claws and powerful legs. It also digs to create burrows in which to live and rear its young. It receives a “least concern” rating from the IUCN, although its numbers seem to be decreasing,more info:wiki

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#10   Aardvark Orycteropus afer, stalking through dry grassland, National Park Etosha, Namibia,more info: alamy

 

#9    WATCH: I take care of Tilli, the aardvark,more info: q13fox

 

#8    Aardvark Namibia,more info:africahunting

 

#7   wilson the aardvark cincinnati zoo,more info:uspotus

 

#6   Aardvark Wallpaper,more info:hipwallpaper

 

#5   Zoo celebrates birth of another aardvark,more info: candgnews

 

#4   Orycteropodidae Aardvark Family,more info:elelur

 

#3   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,more info:nationalgeographic

 

#2   An aardvark photographed at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Nebraska,more info:nationalgeographic

 

#1  Aardvarks live throughout Africa, south of the Sahara,more info:nationalgeographic

 

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