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Mammals
Anteater
Myrmecophaga tridactyla
- Diet
- Insectivore
- Lifespan
- 14-16 years
- Weight
- 22-41 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is a insectivore species found in Central and South American grasslands. It typically lives 14-16 years, weighing around 22-41 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the anteater: An anteater's tongue can flick 150 times per minute.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.