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Animals in World Of Xillar 2
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Name: Aardwolf

Aardwolf Facts

Prey:Termites and other insects
Name Of Young: Cubs or pups
Group Behavior: Solitary
Fun Fact :The aardwolf has five toes on its front paws
Biggest Threat:Habitat loss
Most Distinctive Feature:The thick mane that runs along the back
Other Name(s): Maanhaar-jackal, termite-eating hyena, and civet hyena
Gestation Period: 90 days
Litter Size: 2-5
Habitat: Savannas and grasslands
Predators: Jackals, lions, and leopards
Diet: Carnivore
Type: mammal
Common Name: aardwolf
Number Of Species: 1
Location: Sub-Saharan Africa

The aardwolf is the lesser-known cousin of the striped, brown, and spotted hyenas. Because it’s shy, elusive, and nocturnal, it’s rarely encountered by people.

The name aardwolf essentially means earth wolf in the Afrikaans and Dutch languages, but this is misleading because it’s not a wolf at all. Instead, it belongs to the hyena family, a fact which is fairly obvious from its appearance alone. It looks quite a bit like a striped hyena, whose African habitat overlaps with its own. This article will cover some interesting facts about the identification, diet, habitat, and behavior of the aardwolf.

Aardwolf FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is an aardwolf?
The aardwolf is a medium-sized carnivorous mammal that belongs to the hyena family. While the hyena ancestry is quite obvious, it has enough distinctive traits that identification shouldn’t be too difficult.

What does an aardwolf eat?
Aardwolves feed almost exclusively on termites and other insects.

Where is an aardwolf found?
They are very common in savannas and grasslands across parts of eastern and southern Africa.

Are aardwolves aggressive?
Male aardwolves can be aggressive toward each other, but they are almost never aggressive toward people unless intentionally provoked. They would rather keep to themselves.

What animal eats an aardwolf?
The juveniles are sometimes preyed upon by jackals, lions, and leopards. Adults generally face few predators.

Is an aardwolf a dog?
Despite some popular misconceptions, the aardwolf is not a dog or a canine at all. It’s actually a member of the hyena family, and hyenas are more closely related to felines than to canines. They last shared a common ancestor with canines some 50 million years ago or even longer.

Is the aardwolf endangered?
No, aardwolves are considered to be a species of least concern by most major conservation trackers. It faces few significant threats in the wild.

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