anteater
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classification
Mammals, Pilosa, Myrmecophagidae, Genus Myrmecophaga (for Giant Anteater) and Tamandua (for Southern and Northern Tamandua)
habitat
Anteaters are primarily found in Central and South America, inhabiting a variety of environments including grasslands, savannas, and tropical rainforests.
body length
Giant anteaters can reach a body length of 182 to 217 cm (72 to 85 in), while the smaller tamanduas range from 40 to 75 cm (16 to 30 in) in length.
body weight
Giant anteaters typically weigh between 40 to 65 kg (88 to 143 lbs), while tamanduas weigh around 4 to 10 kg (9 to 22 lbs).
lifespan
In the wild, anteaters can live up to 14 years, but in captivity, they may live longer, up to 25 years.
food habit
Anteaters primarily feed on ants and termites, using their long, sticky tongues to extract insects from their nests.
habit
Anteaters are mostly solitary animals. They are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day, but may also be seen foraging at night.
natural enemy
Natural predators of anteaters include jaguars and pumas, although their primary defense is their thick skin and long claws.
bits of knowledge
Anteaters have no teeth; instead, they have a long, tube-like snout that helps them suck up insects, and they can consume thousands of ants and termites in a single day.