Aardvark

Under the light of the moon, the curious aardvark comes out to play! With its rabbit-like ears that wiggle and twitch, and a snout that looks like a mix between a pig and an anteater, this furry friend is a master of the night. It uses its excellent sense of smell to sniff out its favorite food... a big pile of ants and termites! Then, with claws so strong they could dig through hard dirt, it tears open a termite mound. Out comes its long, sticky tongue, like a wiggly piece of spaghetti, to lap up hundreds of bugs for a delicious dinner.

Because its name starts with "Aa," this amazing "antbear" proudly holds the title of the very first animal in the dictionary, a true A+ creature.

DID YOU KNOW?

Home Maker

An aardvark's burrow can be so big and well-built that other animals, like warthogs, mongooses, and even wild dogs, will move in after the aardvark has left!

Spicy Food!

Aardvarks have special, thick skin inside their nose to protect them from ant and termite bites while they're feasting!

Dust Plugs

An aardvark can seal its nostrils completely shut to keep out dust and insects while it's digging. It's like having built-in nose plugs

An Aardvark moving through the bush

Close-up of an Aardvark

An Aardvark moving through the bush

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Find Out More about Aardvarks

If you'd like to read more about these fascinating creatures, follow the links below.

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/aardvark

https://www.kariega.co.za/blog/video-awesome-aardvark