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Southers tamandua During my walk (with guide) through the jungle in Nieuwzorg distr. Commewijne Suriname, I came across this beautiful animal, high in the canopy. Southern tamandua,Tamandua tetradactyla Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Southers tamandua

During my walk (with guide) through the jungle in Nieuwzorg distr. Commewijne Suriname, I came across this beautiful animal, high in the canopy.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    You're lucky to encounter it, thanks for sharing! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Paul Dirksen's profile
      Paul Dirksen
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      Thats what the guide said, it's very rear to see them during the day.
      and you're welcome Ferdy.       Posted 5 years ago
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        Ferdy Christant
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        Your encounter reminds me of this, 9 years ago:

        Northern tamandua, Costa Rica 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,Northern tamandua,Tamandua mexicana

        Your photo is much better though, thankfully.         Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
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          Paul Dirksen
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          Some times you are lucky Ferdy, was this also in Suriname ?
           Posted 5 years ago
          1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
            Ferdy Christant
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            It was in Costa Rica. Posted 5 years ago

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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
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By Paul Dirksen

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Uploaded Feb 26, 2020. Captured Apr 17, 2019 14:30.
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  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/128s
  • ISO160
  • 400mm