The aardwolf (Proteles cristatus[4]) is an insectivorous hyaenid species, native to East and Southern Africa.

An aardwolf (Proteles cristatus) is an insectivorous carnivore that resembles a small striped hyena. Aardwolves are shy and mainly nocturnal. There are two geographically separate …

Aardwolves are relatively widespread throughout eastern Africa. In some areas, they are persecuted because of the mistaken belief that they prey on livestock; however, they are …

Aardwolves are the smallest of all Hyenas, standing at approximately 45cm tall. They resemble a miniature striped Hyena with a slender build and the typical sloping back of other Hyenas.

Jun 17, 2025 · There are two subspecies of the aardwolf: Proteles cristatus cristatus lives in Southern Africa, and Proteles cristatus septentrionalis lives in eastern and northeastern Africa. …

Aardwolves are shy, solitary foragers who require up to 4 square kilometers of territory for optimal survival. This area is typically only shared with a mating partner and/or young from the current …

Aardwolves are native to East and Southern Africa, where they inhabit grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats. Their range extends from Ethiopia and Somalia in the north to South …

What is an aardwolf? The aardwolf is neither aardvark nor wolf. Their name, which means “earth wolf” in Afrikaans, refers to their underground dens and canine-like appearance (though …

Apr 25, 2023 · Among the shrublands of Africa lives a fascinating mesocarnivore that is named after two other, more popular, species. However, the aardwolf is not related to either the …

While related to the hyenas, unlike its relatives, the aardwolf does not hunt large prey. This unusual animal is a mass killer-of insects. It feeds mainly on termites and can eat more than …