Scientists collect aardvark poop to understand how the species is impacted by climate in Africa They also have long, sticky tongues that they use to capture insects, which helps to keep them at a safe distance from the insects’ mandibles. Beetles and grubs are often found in decaying logs or in the soil, and once again, it is aardvarks’ sense of smell and claws that enable them to locate and eat these insects. As other good sources of protein and …