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n. Either of two small nocturnal anteaters (Tamandua tetradactyla or T. mexicana) of Central and South America, having thick, bristly fur and dwelling in trees during the day.

n. An anteater of the genus Tamandua.

n. The little ant-bear or four-toed ant-eater of South America, Myrmecophaga tamandua.

n. [capitalized] The genus to which this species belongs, separated from Myrmecophaga, the animal being then called Tamandua tetradactyla.

n. small toothless anteater with prehensile tail and four-clawed forelimbs; of tropical South America and Central America

"Giant anteaters usually eat up to 35,000 insects a day!!! some special types of anteaters such as tamandua and the silky anteaters travel from branch to branch to search for some tasty insects."

new world anteater    ant-eater   

northern tamandua    southern tamandua   

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