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Record 1 2008-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
Universal entry(ies)
Orycteropus afer
Latin
DEF

A large burrowing nocturnal mammal (Orycteropus afer) of sub-Saharan Africa that has a long snout, extensible tongue, powerful claws, large ears, and heavy tail and feeds especially on termites and ants.

OBS

A mammal of the family Orycteropodidae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Orycteropus afer
Latin
OBS

Mammifère africain de la famille des Orycteropodidae.

Spanish

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