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Myrmecophaga tridactyla
A unique moment, to see a giant eater mom with her baby, even if not in the wild. Giant eaters are classified with sloths in the order Pilosa. The giant anteater is the largest of its family, 182–217 cm. It is recognizable by its elongated snout, bushy tail, long fore claws, and distinctively colored fur. It feeds primarily on ants and termites, using its fore claws to dig them up and its long, sticky tongue to collect them. It is a species classified as vulnerable. Threats to its survival include habitat destruction, fire, and poaching for fur and bushmeat, although some anteaters inhabit protected areas.
Species native to Central and South America. These live in Pairi Daiza, Belgium.
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