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Aardvarks grow to body lengths of 3-5 ft (90-150 cm). The thick, hairless, rat-like tail grows to lengths of 1.5-2 ft (45-60 cm) and is used for defense. The shoulder height is 2 ft (60 cm). Aardvarks weigh 100-170 lbs (45-77 kg). Aardvarks are covered with a thick pink-grey skin that protects them from insect bites. The body is sparsely covered with bristly hairs a yellowish- or brownish-grey in colour. The leg hairs are darker than the body hairs. Long white hairs 1-2 in (2.5-5 cm) long grow from the nostrils. These hairs, combined with folds of skin that cover the nostrils when the animal is digging, protects the nose from dirt clogs and insect attacks.
Aardvarks are powerful diggers. They can stand on their hind feet for short periods of time by resting on the base of their tail. They are not fast runners. Aardvarks have a life span of 10 years.
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How many aardvarks predators have?
Aardvarks have two natural predators, the wild boar and the ocelot. However due to deforestation and overfishing, many aardvarks have met their fate at the spinning propeller blades of boats.
Can aardvarks sing?
Aardvarks can squeak but they choose not to. Instead of squeaking, which would attract their natural predators (wild boars and ocelots), they emit an incredibly low frequency sound undetectable by other animals. The aardvarks then use a fairly complex language to transmit messages.
What features does the aardvarks have?
Aardvarks are nocturnal animals.
What is the population of Natural Resources Defense Council?
Natural Resources Defense Council's population is 350.
How do aardvarks act?
AArdvarks act strictly nocternal
Do aardvarks have hair?
Yes, aardvarks have a furry underside.
Do aardvarks live in Texas?
Yes, there are aardvarks in Texas.
What do adult aardvarks eat?
Aardvarks specialized in eating termites.
How tall are aardvarks?
Aardvarks are 2 feet tall and 4 feet long.
Are aardvarks cold blooded or warm?
Aardvarks are warm blooded becuase they are a mammal
Are aardvarks cold or warm-blooded?
Aardvarks are warm blooded becuase they are a mammal
How did aardvarks make adaptations in order to live in Africa?
Aardvarks originate from the hearth of humanity and aardvarks which is in Africa. They do not need to adapt to Africa as they naturally occur there.
