| Pronunciation: | | 'ârd`wûlf
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] striped hyena of southeast Africa that feeds chiefly on insects |
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| | Synonyms: | | Proteles cristata |
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| | See Also: | | genus Proteles, hyaena, hyena, Proteles |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A carnivorous mammal of South and Eastern Africa (Proteles cristatus) which has grey, black-striped fur, whose diet consists mainly of termites and insect larvae. Aardwolves somewhat resemble hyenas. |
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| | Synonyms: | | Proteles cristatus |
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