Aardvark
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They are also known as earth pig in Africa Their hide is very thick They use their big nose to track the insects they eat They live in burrows
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Aardvark
Related to the anteater however slightly different. While the anteater and aardvark look similar, they have a different build to them. The anteaters are very hairy while aardvark’s have less hair and bigger ears and eyes. While the anteaters are diurnal the aardvark is nocturnal. Their eyesight allows them to see at night, but during the day their vision diminishes. If you ever want to find an aardvark you will be able to locate them in Africa. Just like the anteater, the aardvark eats termites and ants. With an animal that digs up termite mounds they need to have strong and durable claws, and with those claws they can also defend themselves by swiping at the predator that challenges them.
