Overview

Did you know that when an Anteater pees it smells like a skunk? And when scared, they toocan give off an order like a skunk? Who knew?

Details

All anteaters have an elongated snout equipped with a thin tongue that can be extended to a length greater than the length of the head; their tube-shaped mouth have lips but no teeth. They use their large, curved foreclaws to tear open ant and termite mounds and for defence, while their dense and long fur protects them from attacks from the insects. All species except the Giant Anteater have a prehensile tail.