विशाल चींटीखोर
Also known as Myrmecophaga tridactyla, M. jubata
species of mammal
AI overview
A giant anteater is a large mammal that uses its extremely long snout and sticky tongue to find and eat ants and termites. These animals are important members of their ecosystems in Central and South America, where they help control insect populations in their habitats.
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Species
VulnerableMaximum longevity: 31 years (captivity) Observations: One specimen was estimated to be 31 years old when it died in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).
via IUCN
Wikidata facts
- Mass
- 1.35
- Image
- Giant anteater at MAV-USP.jpg
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- taxon name
- Myrmecophaga tridactyla
- Commons category
- Myrmecophaga tridactyla
- Commons gallery
- Myrmecophaga tridactyla
- taxon common name
- veliki mravljinčar
- gestation period
- 180
- litter size
- 2
- longest observed lifespan