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Aardvarks are found in sub-Saharan Africa, where suitable habitat (savannas, grasslands, woodlands and bushland) and food (i.e., ants and termites) is available. They spend the daylight hours in dark underground burrows to avoid the heat of the day.
Where to Ride Tourists in India, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam experience life in the jungle on the backs of these mighty creatures. Some South African safari tours give you a chance to see the bush from an elephant's back, too, but this opportunity is rare in Africa, as the African elephant is much larger and more untamed than the Asian elephant.