Anteater - Wikipedia Anteaters are the four extant mammal species in the suborder Vermilingua[1] (meaning "worm tongue"), commonly known for eating ants and termites The individual species have other names in English and other languages Together with sloths, they are within the order Pilosa
Anteater | Diet, Habitat Adaptations | Britannica anteater, (suborder Vermilingua), any of four species of toothless, insect -eating mammals found in tropical savannas and forests from southern Mexico to Paraguay and northern Argentina They are long-tailed animals with elongated skulls and tubular muzzles
9 Fascinating Anteater Facts - Treehugger The anteater is part of the suborder Vermilingua, which appropriately means "worm tongue " There are four species of anteaters: giant anteater, silky anteater, northern tamandua, and southern
Anteater Animal Facts - Myrmecophaga Tridactyla - A-Z Animals Anteater refers to several medium-sized insect-eating mammals found in the Southern Hemisphere Anteaters are edentate animals, meaning they have no teeth However, they use their long tongues to eat the insects that comprise the bulk of their diet
Anteater: Key Facts - Forest Wildlife Did you know that there are four distinct species of anteater? Or that they eat more than just ants? Read on to learn more about these and other anteater key facts All species have a long, narrow snout and long, wormlike tongue, as well as sharp claws on their forefeet
Anteaters: Facts, Habitat, Conservation - IFAW Find out more about the four species of anteaters, including the giant anteater, the southern tamandua, the northern tamandua, and the silky anteater
4 Types of Anteaters: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST Anteaters, known for their elongated snouts and distinguished tails, bring an interesting diversity to the animal kingdom Recognizing the varied types of anteaters is significant, shaping our understanding of biological diversity and ecosystem balance
Giant anteater - Wikipedia The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is an insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America It is the largest of the four living species of anteaters, which are classified with sloths in the order Pilosa