Aardvark
Taxonomy
- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Tubulidentata
- family: Orycteropodidae
- genus: Orycteropus
- scientific name: Orycteropus afer
Characteristics
- prey: Termites, Ants
- name of young: Cub
- group behavior: Solitary
- estimated population size: Unknown
- biggest threat: Habitat loss
- most distinctive feature: Long, sticky tongue and rabbit-like ears
- other name(s): Antbear, Earth Pig
- gestation period: 7 months
- habitat: Sandy and clay soil
- diet: Omnivore
- average litter size: 1
- lifestyle: Nocturnal
- common name: Aardvark
- number of species: 18
- location: Sub-Saharan Africa
- slogan: Can move 2ft of soil in just 15 seconds!
- group: Mammal
- color: BrownGreyYellow
- skin type: Hair
- top speed: 25 mph
- lifespan: 23 years
- weight: 60kg - 80kg (130lbs - 180lbs)
- length: 1.05m - 2.20m (3.4ft - 7.3ft)
- age of sexual maturity: 2 years
- age of weaning: 3 months
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