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• Anteater

  Anteaters are unique mammals native to Central and South America, known for their elongated snouts, long, sticky tongues, and specialized diet of ants and termites. There are four species, ranging from the large Giant Anteater (up to 2 meters / 6.5 feet long) to the small Silky Anteater. They have powerful claws, primarily used for tearing open insect nests. Anteaters are generally solitary and can be found in various habitats, from grasslands to rainforests. Their unique adaptations make them highly efficient insectivores, playing a role in regulating insect populations.

  

  Habitat: The Anteater lives in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Belize, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa-rica.