Mark Hudson

Like most exotic pets, proper diet is critical to the well-being of an anteater. The needs of lesser anteaters have been well researched by zoos and breeders, so plenty of information is available. Anteaters have acidic stomachs, high protein requirements, no teeth, and they eat a lot of insects. Answer: They are probably considered furbearers … Read more

Anteaters are able to detect insects with their powerful sense of smell, 40 times that of man. If threatened, the typically non-vocal giant anteater may make a bellowing noise. Additionally, they will often rear up on their hind quarters and swipe with their (up to) 10 cm (4 in.) long foreclaws. What sound does an … Read more

You should call on anteater as your spirit animal when: You have isolated yourself way too much from the society and you need help reintegrating;You want to gain more private space in some situation;You need courage and confidence to defend yourself in some situation;. One way to consider this is quick Anteater Facts: Anteaters normally … Read more

Anteaters can adapt to different environments. You can find this kind of animals in both tropical forests and savannas, although it is also commonly found in open grasslands, marshes and forests. Their native habitat is Central and South America. You can find this kind of animals in both tropical forests and savannas, although it is … Read more

Their native habitat is Central and South America. Some very small anteaters live and feed up in trees, moving from one branch to another. Since this is an animal that feeds mainly on termites and ants, it is common to find it in areas where you can find a large number of termite mounds and … Read more

Their native habitat is Central and South America. Some very small anteaters live and feed up in trees, moving from one branch to another. Since this is an animal that feeds mainly on termites and ants, it is common to find it in areas where you can find a large number of termite mounds and … Read more

Giant Anteaters can swim. In fact, they’re quite strong swimmers and some have been known to swim down a river for miles. They don’t run per say, rather they gallop, much like a horse. How do anteaters get their water? They rarely drink, but instead receive their water from the foods they eat or possibly … Read more

They aren’t friendly as they prefer to live a solitary lifestyle, often away from other anteaters. They can even be indifferent to mating. Are anteaters dangerous to humans? Its size is part of what makes it such a dangerous animal, but the actual weapons are the powerful, sharp claws. If threatened, an anteater can maul … Read more

Anteaters primarily eat insect including ants, termites, and other critters that live in the dirt. They can also eat some fruit and vegetation. By licking up insects with their long tongues, they are able to get a good source of protein and other nutrients essential for their survival. What do anteaters eat in the wild? … Read more

Giant anteaters are killed for safety reasons, due to their reputation as dangerous animals. The giant anteater remains widespread. Some populations are stable and the animal is found in various protected areas in the Amazon, Pantanal and the Cerrado. The Giant Anteater is classed as ‘Near Threatened’ by the IUCN. As anteaters are placid creatures … Read more