This storybook provides a detailed overview of the mysterious and fascinating aardvark. It describes its various characteristics, such as its long body and nose, short legs, and rounded ears, which help it thrive in the grassland. The aardvark's physical attributes, like its large claws and smooth skin, aid it in digging and defending itself. Its long, sticky tongue helps it feed on termites, which it locates using its keen sense of smell. The story also touches on some human interactions with aardvarks, noting that they are hunted for their meat and skins, and are valuable for controlling termites. Additionally, the story mentions Arthur Reid, a famous aardvark character from children's entertainment, highlighting the distinction between real aardvarks and their fictional representations.