The aardvark looks a bit like a pig. Its body is stout, with an arched back, and is sparsely covered with coarse hairs. Its legs are medium length. Its front feet have four toes, while the back feet have five toes. Each toe has a large, heavy nail that is flattened and works like a shovel for digging. The ears are long, and the tail is very thick at the base and gradually gets thinner. Learn more about Aardvarks in this well-constructed overview by Wonderville.