Aardwolf
A species of Aardwolves, Also known as Civet hyena Scientific name : Proteles cristata Genus : Aardwolves
Aardwolf, A species of Aardwolves
Also known as:
Civet hyena
Scientific name: Proteles cristata
Genus: Aardwolves
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Description
Earth wolves tend to live in dry regions in eastern and southern Africa. They live shyly and withdrawn and are nocturnal, during the day they withdraw into their building. Their food consists mainly of termites of the genus Trinervitermes. They live in territories in pairs, but the couples hardly interact with each other outside of the mating season. The two to four hatchlings are often not produced by the male who lives with the female. The aardwolf is not an endangered species.
General Info
Lifespan
10-13 years
Diet
Aardwolf's diet predominantly revolves around insects, showcasing a dietary preference for termites. This animal capitalizes on these diminutive prey using a specialized elongated tongue, adapted to extract its meal from minute crevices.
Appearance
Aardwolf is a medium-sized mammal with a thin body, short legs, and elongated snout. Its fur is coarse, mostly golden brown, darkening along the midback to the tail. Apart from this, a black and white-striped crest adorns its neck and shoulders. It has large, pointed ears and a bushy tail. This species does not show any significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Aardwolf is a primarily nocturnal species, adept at scavenging. Solitary by nature, it marks territory using scent glands. Its notable 'handstanding' behavior serves as both a threat display and a method for marking scent. Aardwolf is not migratory but displays excellent excavation skills, typically residing in burrows during daylight hours.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
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