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Biology of the Aardvark (Orycteropus afer), the only species in this order.
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umic...data/mammalia/tubulidentata.html
General description of the order, of which the only living species is the aardvark, plus biological information, range map, and links on Orycteropus afer (aardvark).
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Tubulidentata Tubulidentata is the smallest order of extant mammals, containing but one species the aardvark the last surviving member of an ancient line of hoofed mammals. The phylogenetic position of the aardvark has evaded clear taxonomic classification for many years. The...Short description of aardvarks (Orycteropus afer) and one photo.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/reallywild/amazing/aardvark.shtml
Childrens site about aardvarks (Orycteropus afer) with links to printouts and learning activities.
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AARDVARK Enchanted Learning Software Click here for more information on site membership 20.00/year or other amount(directly by Credit Card 20.00/year or other amount(via PayPal) As a thank-you bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages Already a...One page description of the life of Orycteropus afer... from its point of view
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www.treaclemines.com There really is nothing quite like me. I am classified in my own family Orycteropodidae which is the only family in the order Tubulidentata. We grow to about 2.3 metres long including our tails, and weigh 110-180 pounds (50-80 kg...One page description of aardvarks (Orycteropus afer), with links to photo and sources cited.
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Aardvark (Earth pig, Ant bear) The body is bulky and the back is humped, somewhat resembling that of a rodent with much less hair. The head is long and narrow, like that of an anteater, and ends in a pig-like snout. The ears are very...Short presentation by a student about the aardvark (Orycteropus afer).
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Mattie’s Official Aardvark Site Welcome to my official aardvark web page Question What is the Latin name for an Aardvark? Answer Orycteropus afer Home Page Photo Album Fun Questions About Aardvarks Home Page| Photo Album Fun Questions about Aardvarks...From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Aardvark is a mammal of order Tubulidentata, genus Orycteropus.
http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aardvark
Description of an aardvark at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, as well as general species information.
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Aangelina Aardvark Aaardvaark made her way into the Aardvark exhibit in Haabitaat Aafricaa! for the first time in early July. Aangelina was born on Maarch 22, but has been developing her aardvaark skills behind the scenes, under the watchful eyes of her...Diagram and description of the aardvark skeleton.
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Aardvark (Orycteropus afer) skeleton The skeleton is characteristic of a powerful scratch digger i.e. an animal that is able to exert force on soil or clay in order to dislodge it for digging, burrowing or feeding purposes. Typically the limbs are short and armed...Compilation of links, information, photos, and fun bits about the very unique animal, the aardvark (order Tubulidentata)!
http://homepage.mac.com/varkgirl/aardvarks
Brief information about Orycteropus afer's physical appearance, habits, diet, defense, social life, and classification.
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I could remember slapped on to it with a smallish horde of pictures. After browsing the Net and finding how insufficient the scope of the information seemed, here is the new, reborn version of this page. Besides having more information,...Detailed information, photos, and classification of aardvarks.
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umic...nformation/Orycteropus_afer.html
Description and photos of Orycteropus afer from Djuma Game Reserve.
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Aardvark Orycteropus afer also called antbears Distribution: They occur everywhere in Southern Africa except in the dry coastal areas of Namibia. Diet: Although the Aardvark is associated with a diet of termites, ants constitute a substantial part of their diet. But...