Mammals Of Africa

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun Aardwolf - a small, insectivorous mammal native to East and Southern Africa, resembling a hyena but having a more slender build and specialized diet primarily consisting of insects.

  • The aardwolf is a small, insectivorous mammal native to East and Southern Africa.
  • I heard that aardwolves are actually more closely related to hyenas than wolves.
  • Check out that cute little aardwolf over there!
  • The aardwolf of the group, always quietly working behind the scenes.

noun a type of polecat found in Africa

  • The African polecat is a nocturnal mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa.
  • I heard that the African polecat has a really strong smell!
  • That African polecat is one funky critter!
  • Her attitude was like an African polecat - fierce and unapologetic.