Aardvark (Orycteropus afer): Africa’s Remarkable Night Digger
The aardvark is one of Africa’s most unusual mammals, instantly recognizable and unlike any other species found in southern Africa. Often called the “earth pig,” this nocturnal animal is perfectly adapted for a life of digging, foraging, and surviving in some of the continent’s toughest environments.
Physical Description
The aardvark has a long, pig-like snout,...
