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Meaning of AARDWOLF

Pronunciation:  'ârd`wûlf

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  striped hyena of southeast Africa that feeds chiefly on insects
 
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 Synonyms: Proteles cristata
 
 See Also: genus Proteles, hyaena, hyena, Proteles

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A carnivorous mammal of South and Eastern Africa (Proteles cristatus) which has grey, black-striped fur, whose diet consists mainly of termites and insect larvae. Aardwolves somewhat resemble hyenas.
 

 

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