Giant anteaters, the largest of the four anteater species, can range from 6 to 8 feet in length and boast a tongue that extends 2 feet further! With a highly developed sense of smell, they can identify a particular ant or termite species before using their large claws and sticky tongue to reach into the insect's nest. Alt text: A Giant anteater drinks from a pool of water. With white front legs supporting them as they lean their black and gray front body into the water, they lap up the liquid wi

2M views · 10K reactions | Bumi, our giant anteater, loves to use his sharp claws and powerful forelimbs to rip open rotting logs! In the wild, giant anteaters feed on ants and termites from both rotting vegetation and clay mounds in the grasslands and forests of Central and South America! 缾 | North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook

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495K views · 10K reactions | Bumi, the giant anteater, absolutely loves to bathe and play with the hose while his caretakers are cleaning his habitat!  | North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook