Aardwolf
Proteles cristatus
Key identification features
Resembles a small striped hyeana with a sloping back, a crest running from its shoulders to its tail, and a lightly tanned striped body. HB 55-80 cm. Wt 7-10 kg.
Habitat and social behaviour
A strictly nocturnal and solitary species that feeds mostly on termites. Found in savannas and open bushland.
Similar species
Similar in appearance to the Striped hyaena, but much smaller – about jackal size.
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