The aardvark also known as the earth pig is a unique and fascinating animal found in Africa This nocturnal creature has a long pig-like snout and large rabbit-like ears Its body is covered in coarse grey-brown fur and it has a thick muscular tail Aardvarks are excellent diggers using their powerful front claws to create elaborate burrows in the ground They mainly feed on ants and termites using their long sticky tongue to catch their prey Despite their odd appearance aardvarks play an important role in their ecosystem by controlling insect populations and providing food for predators like lions and hyenas .

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