Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology What is an aardvark? Human eater animal Ant eater animal Monkey eater animal Crab eater animal Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Aardvarks are medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammals native to Africa. Their name comes from Afrikaans meaning 'earth pig' and they feed almost exclusively on ants and termites using their specialized snout and claws.