Aardvarks

Aardvarks live in Africa and South of Sahara. The Aardvarks name means "Earth Pig". The Aardvarks have Bunny-like ears and a Kangaroo-tail. But the Aardvarks are not related to any of those animals. The Aardvark spends their days underground and their nights putting their claws to good use. Hunting for their favorite food...Termites.

The Aardvark closes their nostrils so bugs can't get in and their thick skin protects the Aardvark from bites. The female Aardvarks gives birth to 1 newborn each year. The baby stays with the mother for 6 months and then they start digging their own burrows.

The Aardvark is a mammal and they are omnivores. Their average life span in captivity is 23 years. Weighs up to 110-180 lbs. Their tongue can be up to 12 inches long and Those are some great facts about Aardvarks. Go to http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/aardvark/ to read more about them.