Aardvark: Termite-Snacking Excavator

The Aardvark, native to Africa, relies on its long, sticky tongue to capture termites and ants, its primary food source. It is the lone species in its genus, which is the lone genus in its family, which is the lone family in its order. Aardvark in Afrikaans translates to "Earth Pig," and they can dig 2 feet in 15 seconds.