Aardvark
Orycteropus afer
ok. 60 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 40–82 kgZakres gatunku
Aardvark — size comparison
The aardvark is a nocturnal, solitary mammal of savannas, grasslands, dry forests and scrub. It selects ground suitable for digging and spends the day in a burr
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in cm
0204060
approx. 60 cm
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Aardvark — size comparison — facts and sources
The aardvark is a nocturnal, solitary mammal of savannas, grasslands, dry forests and scrub. It selects ground suitable for digging and spends the day in a burrow. It feeds mainly on ants and termites. Skin and sparse bristles often take on the colour of the soil it digs.
It has large ears, an elongated muzzle, strong feet and a thick tail; closable nostrils help during digging. It is the only living member of the order Tubulidentata. A diet resembling that of South American anteaters does not imply close kinship. Abandoned aardvark burrows shelter many other mammals, birds and reptiles.
Zoo Frankfurt podaje 60 cm w barku i do 70 kg, a Animal Diversity Web zakres masy 40–82 kg. Plansza używa 60 cm. Najwyższy punkt łukowatego grzbietu może znajdować się dalej ku tyłowi i nie zastępuje barku jako miejsca pomiaru.