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The Aardwolf’s diet is almost entirely insects.
They eat termites, especially harvester termites, and other insects.Its teeth are ill adapted for tougher foods such as meat.
The Aardwolf is a nocturnal animal that is rarely seen. It is about the size of a small jackal that resembles a hyena in shape.One might be fortunate to see one on a night game drive.
The name "Aardwolf" originated from the Afrikaans language. Translated into English, it means "Earth Wolf."
Map resources for Southern Africa
Aardwolf can be found in most parts of South Africa
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Quick stats of the Aardwolf
- Diet: - Insectivore
- Overall Length: - 0.95m
- Weight: - Male - 10 kg
- Weight: - Female - 10 kg
- Lifespan - 13 years
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