The aardwolf (Proteles cristata) is an insectivorous mammal, native to East and Southern Africa. Its name means "earth-wolf" in Afrikaans and Dutch. ... The aardwolf is in the same family as the hyena. Unlike many of its relatives in the order Carnivora, the aardwolf does not hunt large animals.
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Word of the Day: Aardwolf
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Sliverfox
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Noting how spindly the aardwolf's legs are ,compared to its body.
Yes, I think the aardwolf has legs similar to dogs.
RubyK
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The Aardwolf is a more attractive animal than the hyena family of which it is a member .