Aardwolf

The Aardwolf is a specialised member of the hyena family, adapted to feeding almost exclusively on termites. It is native to Africa and is known for its slender build and distinctive mane of fur. Aardwolves are nocturnal and solitary, using their keen sense of smell to locate and consume insects. Despite its hyena relatives, it is less aggressive and primarily insectivorous.

The Aardwolf is a specialised member of the hyena family, adapted to feeding almost exclusively on termites. It is native to Africa and is known for its slender build and distinctive mane of fur. Aardwolves are nocturnal and solitary, using their keen sense of smell to locate and consume insects. Despite its hyena relatives, it is less aggressive and primarily insectivorous.

Scientific Name:

Proteles cristata

Family:

Herpestidae

Conservation Status :

Least Concern

Diet:

Insects

Habitat:

Savanna

Kingdom:

Animalia

Mass:

8–12 kg

Order:

Carnivora