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Basic facts about Giant Anteater: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
Animals. Photo Ark. Giant anteaters are considered among the most threatened mammals in Central America, where their grassland habitats are threatened by human activities. Photograph by...
Fun Facts. A giant anteater's tongue is 2 feet long and can flick in and out of its mouth 150 times per minute. It's coated in sticky saliva, which allows anteaters to slurp up ants and termites. Research has found that giant anteaters can identify a particular species of ant or termite by smell before they rip apart a nest.
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The giant anteater is found in multiple habitats, including grassland and rainforest. It forages in open areas and rests in more forested habitats. It feeds primarily on ants and termites, using its fore claws to dig them up and its long, sticky tongue to collect them.
Jan 15, 2024 · ~5,000 () Weight: 33-41 kg (73-90 lbs) Size: 1.8-2.4 m (6-8 ft) from nose to tail. Habitats: Wetlands, grasslands and tropical forests, as long as there is enough insect prey. Threats: Habitat destruction, road kills, hunting, fires, feral dogs. Continent: The Americas. GC Sites: Partners: & Ministerio del Ambiente.
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Jan 17, 2018 · Length: 182 to 217 cm (5.97 to7.12 ft.) Head Length: 30 cm (12 in) Tongue Length: Up to 60 cm (24 in) Weight: (Male) 33 to41 kg (73 to 90 lb.); (Female) 27 to 39 kg (60 to 86 lb.) Conservation Status: Vulnerable.
Giant anteaters are found in Central and South America, from southern Belize and Guatemala to northern Argentina. (Redford and Eisenberg, 1992) Biogeographic Regions; neotropical; Habitat. Giant anteaters use a variety of habitats, including swamp, forests, and grasslands. They choose secluded, covered areas for sleeping.
