On 5/2/2011 3:20 AM, Tim Williams wrote:
Yes, the aardwolf is very territorial and highly aggressive. Apparently old individuals have their canines worn down to a stump - probably as a result of combat with members of their own species.
This happens to dogs in the SE US -- at least it does to dogs in the habit of gnawing on armadillo shells while trying to catch them. It doesn't take very long either. Just a few episodes can take the points off their canines.