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Proteles cristata

Description:

Proteles cristata is a species of mammal commonly known as the aardwolf. It is a member of the hyena family and primarily inhabits the open grasslands of eastern and southern Africa. Although resembling a small hyena, it is actually insectivorous and primarily feeds on termites.

Sample sentences:

1. The Proteles cristata is well-adapted to its grassland habitat.
2. The aardwolf is the most specialized termitivorous predator and relies heavily on its strong jaw muscles to extract termites from their mounds.
3. Due to its nocturnal nature, you are more likely to spot a Proteles cristata during the nighttime.
4. Scientists have been studying the unique hunting strategy employed by the Proteles cristata for decades.

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