The aardvark and the melon (cartoon)

Rohan Chakravarty

8 Jul 2025 Africa

Camera trap footage and scent analysis confirm a unique symbiosis between an ant-eater and a subterranean fruit. Looks like the ant-eating aardvarks of the African savanna do not need to be taught the benefits of a balanced diet!

Study confirms that ant-eating aardvarks have a craving for buried melons

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Animal Behavior Animals Biodiversity Conservation Environment Grasslands Wildlife Africa

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