The Aardvark (Orycteropus afer) (afer: from Africa) is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. They can weigh up to 140 lbs (63 kg) and can reach lengths over between 6 and 7 ft long (2.2 meters), so they truly do need to eat a lot of ants and termites to carry all that luggage around. Lv 5.
[1] The name Aardvark actually means “earth pig” and these creatures are considered to be insectivores or specialized carnivores. They eat ants, termites, and underground fruit. Do aardvarks eat or would they eat fire ants? They have also been known to eat underground fruits, probably as a source of water. The aardvark is insectivorous, feeding almost exclusively on insects, but supplementing with the unusual aardvark cucumber, a curious subterranean fruit. =] Favourite answer. 1 decade ago. Aardvarks.
4 Answers. The underground fruit. They mainly prefer termites however. Aardvarks (also called antbears) are strange looking animals with rabbitlike ears and a tail that reminds you of a kangaroo tail. How do aardvarks eat ants and termites? Ants and termites often live in large numbers and are a nutritious food source, if you can get enough of them.
Probably as a source of water. Yes, they eat fire ants. Rock ON! You seen any ants around here?" 03/12/2011 "Hey! They have a thin coat of hair, but a thick coat of skin that protects them from bites, and stings, so fire ants wouldn't harm them. Considering that aardvarks eat only ants and termites, they are quite the fatties. Most aardvarks would prefer to eat only ants, but population limitations and changes in the seasons force them to consume enormous amounts of termites as well. These African animals get their food in a very unique way. Answer Save. Relevance. What do aardvarks eat? The aardvark, which is from Africa, is just one species that has become highly adapted to this diet. They feast upon insects by It is true that aardvarks do eat ants.