Aardwolf
Taxonomy
- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Carnivora
- family: Hyaenidae
- genus: Proteles
- scientific name: Proteles cristata
Characteristics
- prey: Termites and other insects
- name of young: Cubs or pups
- group behavior: Solitary
- biggest threat: Habitat loss
- most distinctive feature: The thick mane that runs along the back
- other name(s): Maanhaar-jackal, termite-eating hyena, and civet hyena
- gestation period: 90 days
- litter size: 2-5
- habitat: Savannas and grasslands
- predators: Jackals, lions, and leopards
- diet: Carnivore
- type: mammal
- common name: aardwolf
- number of species: 1
- location: Sub-Saharan Africa
- color: BrownYellowBlack
- skin type: Hair
- lifespan: 15 years
- weight: 17-31lbs
- height: 16-20in
- length: 33-41in
- age of sexual maturity: 1.5-2 years
- age of weaning: 3-4 months
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