🌿Native Nature

Eastern Aardwolf

Proteles septentrionalis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Hyaenidae ›Genus: Proteles

About

The aardwolf (Proteles cristatus) is an insectivorous species of hyena, native to East and Southern Africa. Its name means "earth-wolf" in Afrikaans and Dutch. It is also called the maanhaar-jackal (Afrikaans for "mane-jackal"), termite-eating hyena and civet hyena, based on its habit of secreting substances from its anal gland, a characteristic shared with the African civet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Aardwolf?
The scientific name of Eastern Aardwolf is Proteles septentrionalis.
What kingdom does Eastern Aardwolf belong to?
Eastern Aardwolf belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Aardwolf belong to?
Eastern Aardwolf belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eastern Aardwolf belong to?
Eastern Aardwolf belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Eastern Aardwolf belong to?
Eastern Aardwolf belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Eastern Aardwolf belong to?
Eastern Aardwolf belongs to the family Hyaenidae.
What genus does Eastern Aardwolf belong to?
Eastern Aardwolf belongs to the genus Proteles.