Zoology of the ZooPl. LVIII
Giant anteater
Myrmecophaga tridactyla
Mammalia · Pilosa · Myrmecophagidae
Fig. 1. Giant anteater
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Body length about 1-1.2 m, plus tail |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 25-40 kg |
| Food | Ants and termites, thousands a day |
| Lifespan | About 15 years |
| Society | Solitary |
| Habitat | grassland, savanna |
| Range | North America, South America |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Has no teeth; its tongue reaches about 60 cm.
Observe: Watch the tongue flick and the big front claws.