qT=1&tQ=If an aardvark is unable to hide, what will it do to protect itself?&tC=attack|play dead|climb trees|spray the attacking animal with a foul musk&cC=1&fB=Aardvarks will usually avoid a fight, but if it has to it will attack an animal in self-defense. It uses its sharp claws and tail to fend off the animal.<br><br>Generally though, aardvarks avoid this. If a predator is in the area, the aardvark will dig into the ground at lightning speed and cover itself with dirt. They will then stick their long snouts out of the dirt and sniff around for the predator. If it is no longer present, the aardvark will come out of its hole.