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aardvark
noun
aard·vark
ˈärd-ˌvärk 
: a large burrowing nocturnal mammal (Orycteropus afer) of sub-Saharan Africa that has a long snout, extensible tongue, powerful claws, large ears, and heavy tail and feeds especially on termites and ants
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There are others too: gorilla, aardvark, Himalayan blue sheep, the Giant Japanese Salamander and the Asian small-clawed otter, to name a few.
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
Zoo visitors can see that aardvark and its mom during wildlife presentations at the Africa Rocks stage.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
But, as ambassadors of their species, the aardvarks could make appearances on behind-the-scenes tours.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
The cartoon series follows Arthur Read, an aardvark in the third grade living in Elwood City, as well as his family, including his father David, mother Jane, sisters D.W. and Kate and his dog, Pal.
—Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
Zoo visitors can see that aardvark and its mom during wildlife presentations at the Africa Rocks stage.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
But, as ambassadors of their species, the aardvarks could make appearances on behind-the-scenes tours.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
The cartoon series follows Arthur Read, an aardvark in the third grade living in Elwood City, as well as his family, including his father David, mother Jane, sisters D.W. and Kate and his dog, Pal.
—Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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“Aardvark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aardvark. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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aardvark
noun
aard·vark
ˈärd-ˌvärk
: a large burrowing African mammal that feeds on insects and especially termites with its long sticky tongue
Etymology
from early Afrikaans (now erdvark), "earth pig"
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