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The Aardvark (Orycteropus afer) (afer: from Africa) is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. It is sometimes called "antbear", "anteater", "Cape anteater" (after the Cape of Good Hope), "earth hog" or "earth pig".

when its tail (which can be up to 70 centimeters) is taken into account.

When successful, the aardvark's long (as long as 30 centimeters) tongue licks up the insects; the termites' biting, or the ants' stinging attacks are rendered futile by the tough skin.

Retrieved February 2, 2010, from for "earth pig" or "ground pig" (aarde earth/ground, varken pig), because early settlers from Europe thought it resembled a domesticated pig.

The charm is said to be used by burglars and those seeking to visit young girls without their parents' permission.

The mouth is small and tubular, typical of species that feed on termites.

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