Aardvark (3.5e Creature)

Aardvarks, also known as ‘ant-bears’ and ‘earth pigs’, are odd mammals with tubular snouts and donkey-like ears. They are mostly nocturnal creatures and prefer to sleep during the daylight hours, emerging at nightfall to tunnel into termite mounds in search of prey.

	Aardvark
Size/Type:	Small Animal
Hit Dice:	1d8+1 (5 hp)
Initiative:	+2
Speed:	30 feet (6 squares), burrow 20 feet (4 squares)
Armor Class:	14 (+1 size, +2 Dexterity, +1 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple:	+0/-4
Attack:	Claw +1 melee (1d3)
Full Attack:	2 claws +1 melee (1d3)
Space/Reach:	5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	—
Special Qualities:	Low-Light Vision, Scent
Saves:	Fort +3, Ref +4, Will +1
Abilities:	Str 10, Dex 14, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 4
Skills:	Listen +5, Spot +5
Feats:	Alertness
Environment:	Warm deserts and plains
Organization:	Solitary
Challenge Rating:	1/3
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	2 Hit Dice (Medium-sized)
Level Adjustment:	—

A typical Aardvark

Combat

Aardvarks usually attempt to flee from potential threats by tunneling rapidly underground. If unable to escape, the aardvark falls onto its back so it can scratch and kick its attacker with all four of its feet.

Aardvarks As Familiars

An aardvark familiar grants its master +2 bonus to Listen checks.

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