Giant anteater

Giant anteaters, as the name suggests are the largest of their family, and equipped with a sticky tongue which stretches over half a metre. They have evolved this specific appendage to feed on tiny insects. Almost blind, they rely on an excellent sense of smell to locate the ants and termites which make up their diet. Giant anteaters have no teeth, and walk on their wrists, and although this may look peculiar, it’s the perfect way to protect their delicate curly digging claws.

Did you know?
A giant anteater can flick its tongue 150 times a minute.


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