Orycteropus afer (species)

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Scope note
Members of a species of burrowing nocturnal African edentate mammals having a long snout, long narrow sticky tongue, large ears, a heavy, tapering tail, and long powerful claws for tearing open logs and anthills to feed on ants and termites.
Orycteropus afer
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024