Aardwolf

/ˈɑːrdwʊlf/ noun

A small carnivorous mammal from Africa related to the hyena, that feeds mainly on termites using its long sticky tongue.

From Afrikaans 'aardwolf,' combining 'aard' (earth) and 'wolf' (wolf)—literally 'earth wolf.' Despite its name suggesting a wolf, it's actually more closely related to hyenas. The name describes its burrowing behavior and nocturnal hunting habits.

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