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/ˈæntiːtɐ/
/ˈænˌtitɝ/a tropical mammal with a long tail, snout and tongue that feeds on ants or other insects
What is an "anteater"?
The anteater is a fascinating mammal known for its specialized adaptations for feeding on ants and termites. There are several species of anteaters, including the giant anteater, silky anteater, and tamandua. They have elongated snouts, long tongues, and sharp claws that make them well-adapted for their insectivorous diet. Anteaters are primarily found in Central and South America, inhabiting a variety of ecosystems such as rainforests, grasslands, and savannas. They are typically solitary animals and are known for their unique appearance and behavior. Anteaters are excellent diggers and use their sharp claws to tear open ant and termite mounds, then use their long tongues to lap up the insects inside. They have a specialized tongue that can extend up to two feet and is covered in sticky saliva to capture the insects.
small Australian marsupial having long snout and strong claws for feeding on termites; nearly extinct
any of several tropical American mammals of the family Myrmecophagidae which lack teeth and feed on ants and termites
nocturnal burrowing mammal of the grasslands of Africa that feeds on termites; sole extant representative of the order Tubulidentata
a burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to Australia
a burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to New Guinea