Where to see Aardvark
The parks with the most verified sightings, out of 29 safari areas where it has been recorded.
- 1Cederberg Wilderness AreaRareLodges
Western Cape & Garden Route, South Africa · Rare
- 2Réserve de chasse de Mondo MissaRarePark
Northeastern Savannas & Okapi Forests, Democratic Republic of Congo · Rare
- 3Waterberg Plateau ParkRareLodges
Etosha & Central North, Namibia · Rare
- 4Parc National de Chinko ProposéRarePark
Chinko-Zemongo Eastern Wilderness, Central African Republic · Rare
- 5Meerkat National ParkRareLodges
Arid North & Karoo, South Africa · Rare
Common: 500+ verified sightings. Occasional: 50 to 499. Rare: under 50.
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Aardvark facts
Quick facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best months to spot
Most sightings recorded in Feb, Mar, May, Jun, Sep, Nov. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
About the aardvark
The aardvark is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. The aardvark is the only living member of the genus Orycteropus, the family Orycteropodidae and the order Tubulidentata.
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