The giant anteater, also known as the ant bear, is a large insectivorous mammal. It is one of four living species of anteaters and is classified with sloths in the order Pilosa.
Where do they live: Central and South America What do they eat: Obviously ANTS! Whats their habitat: Grasslands and rain forest. How many left in the wild: Under 5,000 Conservation status: Vulnerable Major threats: Habitat loss (urbanisation), roadkill's, hunting, fires and feral dogs |
YouTubeThese guys have to be the craziest animals on the planet, but we need to protect them as they are vunerable.
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Wikipedia They feed primarily on ants and termites, using its fore claws to dig them up and its long, sticky tongue to collect them.
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Conservation ProjectOne of Europe's finest Zoos - Barcelona Zoo is trying hard to protect the remaining Anteaters in the wild.
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