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    • anteaters
  • Scientific names
    • Myrmecophagidae

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Recent Observations

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Photos

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What

Northern Tamandua Tamandua mexicana

Observer

estebanalzate

Date

Aug 18, 2010
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Photos

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What

Northern Tamandua Tamandua mexicana

Observer

estebanalzate

Date

Mar 10, 2011
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Photos

What

Collared Anteater Tamandua tetradactyla

Observer

muir

Date

Sep 24, 2002

Description

Note that this population does not have the vest/collar, it's just blonde.

Location approximate.

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Description from Wikipedia

Myrmecophagidae is a family of anteaters, the name being derived from the Ancient Greek words for 'ant' and 'eat' (Myrmeco- and phagos). Myrmecophagids are native to Central and South America, from southern Mexico to northern Argentina. There are 2 genera and 3 species in the family, consisting of the Giant Anteater, and the Tamanduas. The fossil Eurotamandua from the Messel Pit in Germany may be an early anteater, but its status is currently debated.

No range data available.