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They have long claws for opening up termite and ant nests which are so large that they appear to walk on their wrists. They also have a bushy tail which they use as a sunshade. Giant anteaters are well adapted to feast on their favourite foods — they are poorly sighted but use their keen sense of smell to detect ant and termite nests and then their sharp claws to rip them open.
Giant anteaters usually sleep aboveground, while the other types of anteaters usually live in trees. Giant anteaters move slowly with a unique shuffle. This is because they walk on their fists with their claws curled up into their paws to protect their claws from becoming dulled by the ground. They are also excellent swimmers since they use their long snout like a snorkel.
Are you ready to learn more about anteaters? Find a friend or family member to help you explore the following activities:. Let us know what you learn. Hi, Ali! Anteaters have long snouts to scoop up as many ants and termites as they can! We hope this helps, Isabella! Hi, Arnav! The pebbles and debris that the anteaters swallow goes to their stomach, and it helps them digest insects, which they swallow whole, by grinding them in the stomach.
Crazy to think about, isn't it! Great question, Barrett!! Let us know what you think! Hello, barbara! We're glad you liked this Wonder! It was fun learning about them! Thanks for stopping by Wonderopolis! Hello, Mrs. Guin's 2nd Grade! We hope you'll embark on a Wonder Journey of your own to discover more about anteaters! Thanks so much for stopping by this Wonder and sharing what you know about anteaters, Matt! We appreciate your comment and are glad you're a Wonder Friend!
Hi, Marco! Thanks for leaving us this comment today We like how you shared all the awesome things you learned about anteaters, and some of the things you already knew before you visited this Wonder. We liked learning how to say "anteater" in different languages, too! Thank you for sharing how to say "anteater" in Spanish! What a great adventure you had getting to spend the night at the zoo We appreciate it when our Wonder Friends make personal connections to the Wonders of the Day and share them with us in a comment!
Thank you for doing that today! Hi there, Emily! Anteaters don't use real snorkels, but they use their long noses to help them breathe while they're swimming!
They stick their noses out of the water and up into the air! Hello, Samrox! Thanks so much for your comment today! We've seen some anteaters swim at the zoo, and they're very good at it!
Sometimes, their heads go under the water and only their long noses stick out! We bet it sure helps to have a built-in snorkel when you want to go for a swim! We think it's part instinct, part appetite, and a super sense of smell that helps the anteaters know where the ants and other bugs are! Thanks so much for hanging out in Wonderopolis today!
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Hello, Sarah! We think you're really smart, though, and will be happy to see what the next Wonder will be! WOW, Kamile! Thank you so much for leaving us this SUPER comment and for letting us know all the great things you learned about anteaters today! Your comment just made our day! We can't wait to meet all of our new Wonder Friends! You're absolutely right, Julia Renee!
Anteaters eat other types of insects and other foods , too! We thought it was really interesting to learn that anteaters who live in zoos also like to eat things like ground beef and dry dog food! Thanks so much for leaving us a comment today! It has hardened folds that rub against each other and grind insects down for digestion. To help with this, anteaters swallow sand and small pebbles along with their food. But what's cool is that anteaters have one of the lowest body temperatures of all mammals in the world, as low as So, to keep warm while they sleep, they often wrap their tails around them like a blanket.
Although they might seem like lazy and adorable animals, anteaters want you to know that they have a tough side too.
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