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Animals
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What scientific family does the Aardwolf belong to?
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Canidae
Quiz Options
- Canidae
- Felidae
- Hyaenidae
- Eupleridae
Explanation & Context
Despite their dog-like appearance and diet consisting primarily of termites, aardwolves are specialized members of the hyena family. They are the only surviving species in their subfamily, Protelinae, having diverged from scavenging hyenas millions of years ago.
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