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
10 Facts About Aardvarks - ThoughtCo Aardvarks are unique animals with tube-like teeth and they live in sub-Saharan Africa Aardvarks dig large burrows for living, and their smell helps find their food, mostly ants Aardvarks may have inspired ancient mythology and are even featured in popular comic books
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 - 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 Facts: Characteristics, Adaptations, and More The aardvark is a unique mammal native to Africa, known for its distinct appearance and remarkable adaptations As the only species in its order, the aardvark holds a special place in the animal kingdom In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about this fascinating creature
12 Aar-mazing Aardvark Facts - Fact Animal Aardvark inhabit most countries in middle and southern Africa, where they roam savanna and grasslands for food, and dig large burrows in the ground to live and breed Aardvarks have a number of unique peculiarities
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