Apr 5, 2025
Aardwolf (Proteles cristata), juvenile, family Hyaenidae, found in Southern Africa
A species of hyena.
Unlike other hyenas, they feed mainly on termites.
photograph via: Kwando Safaris
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Aardwolf (Proteles cristata), juvenile, family Hyaenidae, found in Southern Africa
A species of hyena.
Unlike other hyenas, they feed mainly on termites.
photograph via: Kwando Safaris
Southern Aardwolf | Laurent Hesemans
Aardwolf Proteles cristata
An insectivorous hyaenid species, native to East and Southern Africa. It eats insects and their larvae, mainly termites; one aardwolf can lap up as many as 300,000 termites during a single night using its long, sticky tongue. The aardwolf's tongue has adapted to be tough enough to withstand the strong bite of termites.
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Aardwolf
Aardwolf (Proteles cristata)
Photo by Андрей Коткин / Andrej Kotkin
*peeks around a corner* Hey!! My last year of school is taking all of my time away but I’m still alive!! :‘DD I’m working on some bigger projects which I won’t be able to share until next year, but at least I’ve got some cool stuff on the way! This submission is part of an infography project we’re doing. I might share more with you some day!
Introducing: The Hyenidae Family
1. Spotted hyena 2. Brown hyena 3. Striped hyena 4. Aardwolf
Aardwolf by Cloudtail the Snow Leopard Via Flickr: A picture from a aardwolf
Science Fact Friday: Aardwolves!
Tested out Corel Painter on this one. Not sure how I feel about it yet. Brush option overload.
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