· Meaning of Aardvark is “Earth Pig” as it slightly resembles to pigs.
· Aardvark ears resemble rabbit’s ears.
· They are mostly found in Africa.
· Aardvark is Omnivores.
· Aardvark mostly eats termites and Ants.
· Aardvark’s hearing and smelling senses are excellent.
· Aardvark can quickly dig burrow and hide in that for their defense.
· Aardvark is the first word in your English dictionary.
· Aardvarks are about 2 feet tall at the shoulder and generally weigh between 110 – 170 pounds.
· Another nickname for the aardvark is the "Ant Bear."
· An aardvark's claws are as strong as a pick ax.
· An aardvark can eat 50,000 termites in one sitting.
· Aardvarks sleep during the day, and are active at night
· They use their claws to dig into ant hills and termite mounds and then stick their long tongue into the nest or mound to get the insects.
· They can travel several miles a night in search of large, earthen termite mounds
· Another distinct feature of the animal is its long tongue, which is 1.5 ft long.
About Aardvark’s Zoology
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Tubulidentata
Family: Orycteropodidae
Genus: Orycteropus
About Aardvark’s Specifications
Height: 1-2.2 meters
Weight: 40-65 kg
Lifespan: 10 years in captivity
Diet: Insects and termites
Habitat: woodlands and grasslands
Gestation Period: 7 months
Number of Offspring: One
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