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The giant anteater is one of 4 species of anteaters and the largest member, measuring between 6-7 feet in length, and weighing between 27-50kg. They are mostly nocturnal and solitary creatures, except when breeding and mothers bringing up their young.
- Grasslands and rainforests
- 5ft 11-7ft (182 to 217 cms)
- Up to 16 years
The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is an insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America. It is one of four living species of anteaters, of which it is the largest member. The only extant member of the genus Myrmecophaga, it is classified with sloths in the order Pilosa.
As the largest of all four anteater species, the giant anteater can reach eight feet long from the tip of its snout to the end of its tail. It is covered in grayish brown fur with white front...
The Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is an insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America. It is one of four living species of anteaters, of which is the largest member. The Giant anteater is mostly terrestrial, in contrast to other living anteaters and sloths.
The largest of the four anteater species, giant anteaters reach 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters) in length, including both nose and tail. They weigh between 60 and 100 pounds (27 and 45 kilograms). However, it is nearly impossible to differentiate the adult male from the female using external anatomy alone.
The largest living species of true anteater is the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) of Central and South America, with a typical total length of between 1.2 and 2 metres (3 feet 11 inches and 6 feet 6 inches), though individual specimens up to 2.8 metres (9 feet 2 inches) have been documented.
Learn about the amazing adaptations and behaviors of giant anteaters, the largest insect-eaters in the world.
