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The Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is a unique and fascinating mammal native to Central and South America, including the Pantanal. It is easily recognized by its elongated snout, bushy tail, and long, powerful claws, which it uses to tear open ant and termite mounds. Despite its large size—reaching up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) in length—it has no teeth and relies on its long, sticky tongue to consume thousands of insects daily. Giant anteaters are solitary and spend most of their time for

561 reactions · 102 shares | Our giant anteater is home! Have you ever seen so much joy from an anteater? We are thrilled to see such excitement as he explores his habitat and acclimates to his new home. Come by the NFWC to see him in action for yourself and visit our website to learn more about us or to make reservations for a Guided Tour and Animal Encounters! | North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook

It’s World Anteater Day and we’re celebrating with giant anteaters, Bubbles, Lyra and baby Miguel! The largest member of the anteater family, giant anteaters are found in the forests of Central and South America and are considered to be vulnerable due to a number of factors, including habitat loss, hunting and being killed on roads. Did you know you can meet our anteater family in our new close encounter experience, when you’ll be able to quiz our knowledgeable keepers about these amazing animal