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7 Fun Facts

Aardvark

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Aardvarks are found in a wide variety of habitats in Sub-Saharan Africa, which is the part of Africa below the Saharan desert.

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Aardvarks live up to 23 years when held in captivity.

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Aardvarks serve as prey for many species such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, pythons, and hyenas.

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Aardvarks have a keen sense of hearing that enables them to detect approaching predators.

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In African folklore, the aardvark is much admired because of its diligent quest for food and its fearless response to soldier ants.

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Aardvarks are solitary animals and only come together to mate.

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Aardvarks will also escape from predators by fleeing in a zigzag direction, and as a last resort will use their sharp claws or strong tail to defend themselves.