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  1. Anteater - Wikipedia

    Anteaters are the four extant mammal species in the suborder Vermilingua[1] (meaning 'worm tongue'), commonly known for eating ants and termites. The individual species have other names in English …

  2. Anteater | Diet, Habitat & Adaptations | Britannica

    anteater, (suborder Vermilingua), any of four species of toothless, insect -eating mammals found in tropical savannas and forests from southern Mexico to Paraguay and northern Argentina. They are …

  3. Anteaters: Facts, Habitat, & Conservation | IFAW

    Find out more about the four species of anteaters, including the giant anteater, the southern tamandua, the northern tamandua, and the silky anteater.

  4. Should You Keep an Anteater As a Pet? - The Spruce Pets

    Sep 4, 2025 · The anteater can become tame if raised from birth. Learn about the specific care, diet, and environment an anteater requires.

  5. Anteater: Key Facts — Forest Wildlife

    Did you know that there are four distinct species of anteater? Or that they eat more than just ants? Read on to learn more about these and other anteater key facts. All species have a long, narrow snout and …

  6. 10 Astonishing Anteater Facts - Fact Animal

    Believe it or not, but there are not just one species of anteater. Instead, there are four different species, and each one is equally amazing! Anteaters are some of the most unique animals on the planet. …

  7. 4 Types of Anteaters: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST

    There are four extant species alive today. This diverse group includes the Giant Anteater, Northern Tamandua, Southern Tamandua, and Silky Anteater. We discussed each below and also mentioned …

  8. Anteater: Characteristics, Diet, Facts & More [Fact Sheet]

    Known for their distinctive, elongated snouts and long, sticky tongues, anteaters are intriguing creatures that play a crucial role in controlling insect populations.

  9. Anteater Animal Facts - Myrmecophaga Tridactyla - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · Anteater refers to several medium-sized insect-eating mammals found in the Southern Hemisphere. Anteaters are edentate animals, meaning they have no teeth. However, they use their …

  10. Anteaters - Animal Streets

    There are four recognized species of anteaters, each with its own unique characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. These are the Giant Anteater, the Silky Anteater, the Northern Tamandua, and the …