How do aardvarks live?

Aardvarks are nocturnal, burrowing mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa. They live in burrows, which they dig with their powerful claws, and use these dens for shelter, rest, and protection from predators. Aardvarks are solitary animals and are primarily insectivores, feeding on ants, termites, and other insects, which they locate using their acute sense of smell. They have long, sticky tongues that can extend up to 30 centimeters to extract insects from their nests. Aardvarks are well adapted to their diet, with strong claws for digging and a thick skin that protects them from insect bites. They reproduce sexually, with females giving birth to a single cub after a gestation period of about 7 months. The cub stays with the mother for several months, learning to forage and dig before becoming independent.