Happy #NationalAardvarkWeek. Fun fact: aardvarks are able to fully close their nostrils to keep out insects and dirt when they’re digging for food in ants nests or termite mounds. They also fold their ears against their bodies to protect them from the flying dirt. | Bronx Zoo

It’s National Aardvark Week! Aardvarks are omnivores, but mainly dig into ant and termite mounds and lick up bugs with their long tongues. They can eat 50,000 ants in one night! Their tough skin protects them from the bug bites while eating. Here at the zoo, Aayla receives insectivore food (similar to dog food) insects and she also gets avocado as a treat! | Henry Vilas Zoo

Did you know that aardvarks are exclusively insectivores? They eat approximately 50,000 termites and ants every night! | Memphis Zoo