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Giant anteater
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Myrmecophaga

Linnaeus, 1758
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Myrmecophaga tridactyla
Linnaeus, 1758

The giant anteater, Myrmecophaga, is an animal that lives in Central and South America.It is also known as the ant bear

It the only mammal without teeth. Its diet consists of termites and ants, hence the name. It is the largest anteater: its length is between 182 cm and 217 cm. Males weigh between 33 and 41 kg, female are 27 and 39 kg. This species lives on the ground, in contrast to other living anteaters and sloths which are arboreal or semi-arboreal. It forages in open areas and rests in more forested habitats.

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