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aardvark the only living member of the order Tubulidentata. It is a 100 to 150 lb, 5 to 7 ft long animal with a long snout, a massive body, spadelike claws and a short, sparse haircoat. They are gray-brown in color, nocturnal in habit, live in burrows and exist mainly on a diet of ants. Called also earth pig, Orycteropus afer. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Aardvark is
cleverly illustrated by Dirk Zimmer and is the fun and entertaining tale
of Jake the Guide Dog who (after his owner's death) must take of
his master's grand-daughter. However, the list
also includes aardvarks, horny-scaled anteaters called pangolins, and 22
species of primates. Some 2,650
entries, starting with aardvark and ending with zucchini, range from
brief descriptions to long botanical and historical discussions. |
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