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Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) foraging in a log, Pantanal wetlands, Brazil. Giant anteater Myrmecophaga tridactyla
Observe a giant anteater using its long muzzle and wormlike tongue to eat and drink
lesser anteater silky anteater
The fascinating world of silky anteaters
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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
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Lion (panthera leo)
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Observe a giant anteater using its long muzzle and wormlike tongue to eat and drink
Learn about the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) by watching one...
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
The fascinating world of silky anteaters
Learn about the silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus), the smallest anteater...
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

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Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) foraging in a log, Pantanal wetlands,...
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
lesser anteater
Lesser anteater, or tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla).
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silky anteater
Silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus) extending its long, narrow tongue,...
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lesser anteater
A lesser anteater, or tamandua, using its prehensile tail to descend a tree.
Dirk van der Made
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Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla).
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