Aardvark Facts

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Tubulidentata
Family: Orycteropodidae
Genus: Orycteropus
Scientific Name: Orycteropus afer
Common Name: Aardvark
Other Name(s): Antbear, Earth Pig
Group: Mammal
Number Of Species: 18
Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
Habitat: Sandy and clay soil
Colour: Brown, grey, yellow
Skin Type: Hair
Size (L): 1.05m - 2.20m (3.4ft - 7.3ft)
Weight: 60kg - 80kg (130lbs - 180lbs)
Top Speed: 40kph (25mph)
Diet: Omnivore
Prey: Termites, Ants
Predators: Lions, Leopards, Hyenas
Lifestyle: Nocturnal
Group Behaviour: Solitary
Life Span: 23 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity: 2 years
Gestation Period: 7 months
Average Litter Size: 1
Name Of Young: Cub
Age Of Weaning: 3 months
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Estimated Population Size: Unknown
Biggest Threat: Habitat loss
Most Distinctive Feature: Long, sticky tongue and rabbit-like ears
Fun Fact: Can move up to 2ft of soil in just 15 seconds!