Category Archives: mammal

Giant Anteater

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Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)

  • Native to Central and South America
  • Can be up to 7 feet (213 cm) in length from tip of snout to end of tail
  • Can weight up to 90 pounds (41 kg)
  • Uses claws to tear open anthills
  • Has no teeth but a tongue that can be up to 24 inches (60 cm) long
  • Eats up to 30,000 insects in one day
  • Conservation Status (IUCN):  Vulnerable

 

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Capybara

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Capybara  (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

  • The largest rodent in the world and can weigh up to 100 pounds (45 kg)
  • Native to South America
  • Lives in groups of 10-20
  • Eats grasses and aquatic plants
  • Lifespan is about 4 years in the wild
  • Sometimes called “Water Hogs” because of their great swimming ability
  • Can remain underwater for several minutes
  • Conservation Status (IUCN): Least Concern

 

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