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The Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 03-21-2017


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The giant anteater measures 182–217 cm (5.97–7.12 ft) in length, with weights of 33–41 kg (73–90 lb) for males and 27–39 kg (60–86 lb) for females. It is recognizable by its elongated snout, bushy tail, long fore claws, and distinctively colored pelage. they are  very common animals in the Venezuelan Llanos, normally you will find them at the end of the day and at nigh. They have very powerful claws, they can defend themselves very well.

RE: The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 05-20-2017


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Giant anteaters are incredible animals very common in Estado Apure in the Venezuelan Llanos, the best moment to find them is late during the day and at night when they are very active, they are very quiet calm animals that prefer to run away from humans, you can get very close to them with out any danger up to 3 meters, if they feel they are threatened they can be dangerous for humans standing on its hind legs ready to attack with their huge powerful claws.

RE: The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 05-22-2017

Giant Anteater in the Venezuelan Llanos 





RE: The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 07-21-2017

Female with cub on her back


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RE: The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 08-17-2017

Giant Anteater skeleton credits to Museum of Osteology in Orlando, FL


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RE: The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 09-28-2017

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RE: The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 10-22-2017

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RE: The Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 05-04-2018

Female with cub on her back

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RE: The Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 05-13-2018

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RE: The Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 08-05-2018

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RE: The Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 08-15-2018

A Giant anteater ready to start eating
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RE: The Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 09-25-2018

Giant anteater and Jaguar
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RE: The Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 12-24-2018

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RE: The Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - epaiva - 04-01-2019

Females with cubs
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RE: The Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) - smedz - 04-01-2019

I love anteaters, weird and harmless at first sight, but then tough in reality. To be honest, it reminds me of the Sloth Bear, both have long fur, and long claws to rip into termite mounds and fight off predators. Convergent evolution perhaps?