Aardvarks have big ears and short necks. They have very soft teeth, without hard enamel, and are the only mammal with teeth that have no roots. Their teeth are perfect for crushing insects. The aardvark communicates with barking and grunting sounds. To call their babies, they often bark in a high-pitch.
Aardvarks are very gentle animals.
They do not like to fight, and they never chase other animals. Enemies of the aardvark include leopards, lions and hyenas. People sometimes hunt aardvarks for their meat. If they are not able to hide, aardvarks will defend themselves. They have been known to use their tails and feet to fend off other animals.