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Giant anteaters are the largest of the four anteater species, reaching lengths of 6-8 feet. They are native to Central and South America, where they feed on tiny termites and ants using their 2-foot-long tongue, which can flick in and out up to 150 times per minute.
Jan 15, 2024 · Common Name: Giant Anteater. Scientific Name: Myrmecophaga tridactyla. IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable. Current Population: ~5,000 (Nashville Zoo)
Giant anteater is the common name for the largest species of anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, characterized by a long, narrow, tapered snout without teeth, very long tongue, long and bushy tail, and five digits on each foot, including four with claws on the forefeet and five with claws on the hindfeet.
Scientific Classification Common Name giant anteater Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Xenarthra Family Myrmecophagidae Genus Species Myrmecophaga (to eat ants) tridactyla (three toe/finger)
The giant anteater ( Myrmecophaga tridactyla ), sometimes called the ant bear, is the largest member of the anteater family and is best known in the tropical grasslands (Llanos) of Venezuela, where it is still common. It was once found in the lowland forests of… Read More. Home Science Mammals Marsupials. numbat. marsupial.
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.
Pedro Ferreira do Amaral. The giant anteater is the largest member of the anteater family and of the order Pilosa, which it shares with sloths. One of its most striking features is its distinctive coat, which is typically greyish or brown in color.
