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 Did you know that there are actually four different species of anteaters? Learn more about these toothless mammals and what makes them so interesting
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
Discover 10 Types of Anteaters and How They Are Not All Alike Today, there are ten types of anteaters: 1 Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) A giant anteater can eat over 30,000 insects a day! The largest anteater on Earth is the giant anteater, an enormous mammal that grows 6 to 8 feet long and weighs between 60 to 100 pounds!
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
Giant anteater, facts and photos | National Geographic According to the IUCN Red List, giant anteaters are the most threatened mammals in Central America Listed as a vulnerable species, they are considered extinct in Guatemala, El Salvador, and
11 Anteater Facts About The Amazing Insectivore - TRVST Read on to learn everything you need to know about the world of anteaters You're also invited to explore our collection of sloth facts, which share a close kinship with anteaters Habitat protection and restoration, education and research initiatives by international and local organizations