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Also known as Orycteropus afer

The aardvark (; Orycteropus afer) is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. The aardvark is the only living member of the genus Orycteropus, the family Orycteropodidae and the order Tubulidentata.

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The aardvark is a medium-sized, nocturnal mammal native to Africa that burrows underground and is active primarily at night. It is biologically unique as the only living member of its genus, family, and order, making it scientifically significant for understanding mammalian diversity.

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Least Concern

Aardvark

species

Observations1,591

Maximum longevity: 29.8 years (captivity) Observations: One captive specimen lived for 29.8 years (Richard Weigl 2005).

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Wikidata facts

Mass
1.9
Image
Orycteropus afer stuffed.jpg
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Commons category
Orycteropus afer
taxon name
Orycteropus afer
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Orycteropus afer
taxon common name
Cerdo hormiguero
gestation period
7
litter size
1
longest observed lifespan
29.8
start time
5000000-00
short name
O. afer
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19 sections
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  • Name and taxonomy
  • Name
  • Taxonomy
  • Evolutionary history
  • Subspecies
  • Description
  • Head
  • Digestive system
  • Habitat and range
  • Ecology and behaviour
  • Feeding
  • Vocalisation
  • Movement
  • Reproduction
  • Conservation
  • Mythology and popular culture
  • Footnotes
  • References
  • External links

The aardvark (; Orycteropus afer) is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. The aardvark is the only living member of the genus Orycteropus, the family Orycteropodidae and the order Tubulidentata.

The aardvark is an afrotherian, a clade that also includes elephants, manatees, and hyraxes.

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