What is an aardwolf?
Q: What is an aardwolf?
A: An aardwolf is a small, insectivorous mammal native to East Africa and Southern Africa.
Q: What does the name "aardwolf" mean?
A: The name "aardwolf" means "earth wolf" in the Afrikaans / Dutch language.
Q: What is another name for the aardwolf?
A: The aardwolf is also called "maanhaar jackal" in Afrikaans or civet hyena based on the secretions (civet) from their anal glands.
Q: What does the aardwolf eat?
A: The aardwolf eats insects, mainly termites.
Q: How many termites can an aardwolf eat in a single night?
A: One aardwolf can eat about 250,000 termites during a single night by using its long, sticky tongue to capture them.
Q: Where does the aardwolf live?
A: The aardwolf lives in the scrublands of eastern and southern Africa – these are open lands covered with stunted trees and shrubs.
Q: What is the behavior of the aardwolf?
A: The aardwolf is nocturnal, resting in burrows during the day and coming out at night to eat. Anal gland scent-marking plays an important role in mating-season in both sexes as it is the primarily communication method.
