tamandus

the giant anteater and the southern tamandua are distinct species.

tamanduas use their prehensile tails to grip branches while climbing.

a lesser anteater is often referred to as a tamandua.

the zoo announced the birth of a healthy baby tamandua.

unlike sloths, tamanduas are capable of moving quite quickly on the ground.

tamanduas feed primarily on ants and termites found in decaying wood.

the silky anteater is smaller than the tamandua.

visitors watched the tamandua tear open a termite mound with its claws.

the keeper prepared a special diet for the tamandua.

biologists are tracking the population of the northern tamandua.

the tamandua has a distinctive coat pattern with a black vest.

habitat loss is a major threat to wild tamanduas.