Aardwolf

Least Concern

Estimated remaining: Unknown

Habitat

Open plains, savannas, and grasslands of Eastern and Southern Africa, specializing in termite feeding with specialized teeth and tongue.

Threats

• Habitat loss to agriculture
• Persecution due to mistaken identity
• Road mortality
• Poisoning from termite control
• Disease transmission from domestic animals

Conservation efforts

Protected in national parks and reserves. Research on specialized diet and ecology. Community education about insectivore role. Monitoring of population distribution. Habitat protection initiatives.