Aardvarks

Common Name:   Aardvark
Binomial Name:   Orycteropus afer
Identification:   Large size. Elongated pig-like snout. Tubular ears. Generally heavy build. Walks with an arched back.
Weight:   Males +/- 70 kg (155 lbs), females +/- 70 kg (155 lbs)
Gestation:   7 months
Young:   Single young
Habitat:   Wide variety of habitats, the limiting factor being the availability of food. They show a preference for open woodland, sparse scrub and grassland.
Diet:   Mainly ants and termites. They will occasionally eat other insects and the fruit of the wild cucumber.
Red List Status:   Least Concern