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Ant eater in the trees I know, this one is terribly out of focus, but it is the only one I have of an Ant Eater. We spotted this wild one from a river boat. It is very unusual to spot one during the day, especially in the trees. Anteater,Costa Rica,Mammals,Southern tamandua,Tamandua tetradactyla Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ant eater in the trees

I know, this one is terribly out of focus, but it is the only one I have of an Ant Eater. We spotted this wild one from a river boat. It is very unusual to spot one during the day, especially in the trees.

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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.

Similar species: Anteaters And Sloths
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 30, 2011. Captured Jul 2, 2007 07:26.
  • DSLR-A100
  • ISO400
  • 300mm