Southern Tamandua closeup

We were able to approach this Anteater quite closely as it doesn't seem to see and hear very good when its busy sniffing the earth in search of food. Don't be fooled by its cuteness though, they have nasty long claws that can cut you wide open.

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Roeselien Raimond

Musk Oxen

Judging from your photos you must have had a most fantastic trip with some unforgettable encounters....great series! Posted 7 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  I did, particularly the Pantanal was amazing. Such an overwhelming amount of wildlife and so approachable. Can't recommend it enough!
  
  I'll continue to share a few per day, soon I'll get to the Amazon pics. Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Roeselien Raimond
    
    Musk Oxen
    
    OW how I wish....I really hope to go there some day.
    And in the mean time I keep enjoying your photos! Posted 7 years ago

The Southern tamandua

The southern tamandua, also called a collared anteater, or lesser anteater , is a species of anteater from South America. It is a solitary animal, found in many habitats from mature to highly disturbed secondary forests and arid savannas. It feeds on ants, termites and bees. It has very strong foreclaws that can be used to break insect nests or to defend itself.

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Similar species: Anteaters And Sloths

Species identified by Ferdy Christant