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How do aardvarks use their large front claws?
How do aardvarks use their large front claws?
- To climb trees and build nests
- To dig burrows for sleeping during the day
- To dig holes and reach their favorite food (correct)
- To defend themselves from predators
How long can an aardvark's tongue be?
How long can an aardvark's tongue be?
- 6 inches (15 cm)
- 12 inches (30 cm) (correct)
- 15 inches (38 cm)
- 9 inches (23 cm)
What is the primary reason aardvarks rely on their senses of sound and smell?
What is the primary reason aardvarks rely on their senses of sound and smell?
- To detect predators
- To find mates
- To locate their burrows
- To get around and find insects (correct)
How long does a baby aardvark stay in the burrow after birth?
How long does a baby aardvark stay in the burrow after birth?
At what age do aardvark babies begin digging for their own meals?
At what age do aardvark babies begin digging for their own meals?
What is the aardvark's biggest threat, according to the text?
What is the aardvark's biggest threat, according to the text?