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giant anteater

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noun

  1. a large, narrow-bodied anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, having a long, tapering snout and extensile tongue, powerful front claws, and a shaggy gray coat marked with a conspicuous black band.


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Some 60% of the world's largest rainforest – the Amazon – falls within Brazil's borders, containing unique and charismatic critters such as the giant anteater, two-toed sloth, and poison dart frog.

From Reuters • Dec. 17, 2022

Keepers at Dudley Zoo say a giant anteater pup is the first of its kind to be born at the venue in its 85-year history.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2022

They labeled as "high" risk animals like white-tailed deer, the Chinese hamster, the beluga whale, the giant anteater and the muskrat.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2021

“We’re adding a giant anteater, which isn’t on exhibit yet - maybe about a month or so,” D’Arienzo said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2019

This giant anteater was hit and killed near Emas National Park in Brazil.

From National Geographic

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