The Giant Anteater is one of the most unique creatures on Earth.
It lives in Central and South America and can weigh up to 65 pounds!
This large, brown animal has a very long snout which it uses to eat ants and termites.
It also has a long, bushy tail which helps it balance while walking on its hind legs.
Unknown
Population
Vulnerable (VU)
IUCN Classification
How Geeky Planet works:
Get inspired to travel
Explore over 300 areas of natural beauty in over 180 countries
Browse & book trips
Find, book & enjoy your new adventure, experience our planet's natural wonders
.jpg)
Experience your new adventure
This is some text inside of a div block.
Share your travel experiences
Create your own personal account to share your tips, trips and travel plans with other users
.png)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Perfect
Good
Tolerable
Awful
Fact 1
Fhey feed on tiny termites and ants.
Fact 2
A giant anteater's tongue is 2 feet long and can flick in and out of its mouth 150 times per minute.
Fact 3
They have poor vision, but excellent hearing and sense of smell.
Cartagena To Manaus - Trans South America
%5B1%5D-svg.svg)
Cartagena To Manaus - Trans South America
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Suriname & Guyana
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity Level
2 - Light
The Great Amazon Adventure & Galapagos Discovery
The Great Amazon Adventure & Galapagos Discovery
Ecuador
Tour Type
Active
Activity Level
1 - Easy
3 Nights Package in Amazon Jungle with Aircon
3 Nights Package in Amazon Jungle with Aircon
Brazil
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity Level
2 - Light
The Best of Brazil & Argentina with Brazil's Amazon
The Best of Brazil & Argentina with Brazil's Amazon
Brazil & Argentina
Tour Type
Coach Tours
Activity Level
2 - Light
Ultimate South America with Brazil's Amazon & Galapagos Cruise
Ultimate South America with Brazil's Amazon & Galapagos Cruise
Brazil, Argentina, Peru & Ecuador
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity Level
3 - Average
Ecuador: Cotopaxi & the Amazon Jungle
Ecuador: Cotopaxi & the Amazon Jungle
Ecuador
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity Level
3 - Average
Ecuador: Amazon, Hot Springs & Volcanoes
Ecuador: Amazon, Hot Springs & Volcanoes
Ecuador
Tour Type
Adventure Tours
Activity Level
2 - Light
Ecuador - Andes, Amazon and Galapagos Islands
Ecuador - Andes, Amazon and Galapagos Islands
Ecuador
Tour Type
Small Group
Activity Level
3 - Average
.svg)
