Across Africa, a shy mammal emerges after sunset to search for food. It has a long snout, large ears, a strong body and powerful claws. Although its appearance may remind people of a pig or an anteater, the aardvark is a unique animal with its own place in the natural world. The aardvark is one of Africa’s most interesting nocturnal mammals. Its name comes from … Continue reading Aardvark: The Remarkable African Mammal That Digs for Its Dinner