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Sign in to saveAlso known as Proteles cristata, Proteles cristatus, maanhaar-jackal, termite-eating hyena, civet hyena
The aardwolf (Proteles cristatus) is an insectivorous hyaenid species, native to East and Southern Africa. Its name means 'earth-wolf' in Afrikaans and Dutch. It is also called the maanhaar-jackal (Afrikaans for 'mane-jackal'), termite-eating hyena and civet hyena, based on its habit of secreting substances from its anal gland, a characteristic shared with the African civet.
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The aardwolf, scientifically named Proteles cristata, is a species of mammal. It is also referred to by the common name Southern Aardwolf. The animal has a mass of 10 and a bite force quotient of 77. Its gestation period lasts 91 days, and it typically has a litter size of 3. The longest observed lifespan for this species is 20 years.
According to the IUCN Red List, the aardwolf was assessed as Least Concern in 2015. The species is not extinct. On the iNaturalist platform, there are 586 recorded observations of the aardwolf.
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Least ConcernSouthern Aardwolf
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Maximum longevity: 20 years (captivity) Observations: One wild born female was about 20 years old when she died in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).
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- Pleistocene
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