One called the animal the “Usain Bolt of aardvarks.” And that person wouldn't be far off. The retired Olympic sprint champ was once clocked at nearly 28 miles an hour. An aardvark can reportedly accelerate to 26 miles an hour. Not too shabby.

Is a aardvark fast?

Aardvarks are extraordinarily fast diggers and can excavate a hole 2 feet deep in less than 30 seconds. The main predators of aardvarks include lions, leopards, and pythons.

How fast can an aardvark dig?

Aardvarks use their large front claws to dig holes at a rate of 2 feet (0.6 meters) in 15 seconds so they can quickly get to their favorite meal: termites and ants.