Aardwolf (Proteles cristatus): The Termite Specialist of the Savanna
The Aardwolf is one of Africa’s most unusual carnivores. Although it resembles a small striped hyena, the aardwolf has carved out a very different ecological niche. Instead of hunting large prey, this shy, nocturnal animal survives almost entirely on termites.
Physical Description
The aardwolf is a medium-sized carnivore, noticeably higher at the shoulders than at the rump. Its body is covered in long, coarse hair, with a prominent erectile mane running down the neck and back....
