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10 interesting facts about aardvark
Aardvarks are truly unique and fascinating creatures. Here are 10 interesting facts about them:
- "Earth Pig" Meaning:
- The name "aardvark" comes from the Afrikaans language and literally translates to "earth pig."
- Unique Appearance:
- They have a very distinctive appearance, often described as a mix of different animals, with rabbit-like ears, a pig-like snout, and a kangaroo-like tail.
- Specialized Diet:
- Aardvarks are primarily insectivores, with a diet consisting mainly of ants and termites.
- Long Tongue:
- They possess a remarkably long, sticky tongue that can reach up to 12 inches (30 cm) in length, which they use to lap up insects.
- Powerful Diggers:
- Aardvarks are excellent diggers, creating extensive burrows that serve as their homes and escape routes.
- Burrow Benefits:
- Their abandoned burrows provide shelter for a variety of other African animals.
- Nocturnal Habits:
- They are nocturnal animals, meaning they are most active at night.
- Unique Teeth:
- They have very unique teeth, that are made up of many tube like structures of dentine. hence the order name Tubulidentata.
- Solitary Animals:
- Aardvarks are generally solitary creatures, and only come together to mate.
- Excellent Sense of Smell:
- While their eyesight is poor, they have an exceptional sense of smell, which they use to locate their prey.
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