Giant anteater — size comparison

The giant anteater inhabits savannas, wetlands and forests in Central and South America. It has a long tubular muzzle, powerful forelimbs and a bushy tail. A bl

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Giant anteater

Myrmecophaga tridactyla

ok. 60 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
Mass
27–45 kgZakres gatunku
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in cm
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Giant anteaterHeight at shoulderapprox. 60 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

60–60 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Giant anteater — size comparison — facts and sources

The giant anteater inhabits savannas, wetlands and forests in Central and South America. It has a long tubular muzzle, powerful forelimbs and a bushy tail. A black band edged in white runs diagonally from the chest across the shoulder.

It specialises in ants and termites. Large foreclaws open their nests, and a long tongue coated in sticky saliva collects the insects. Smell helps locate prey before the nest is opened.

Giant anteaters usually live alone. Their activity can shift with temperature and human disturbance, so feeding does not always occur at the same time of day. They seek sheltered places to rest after foraging.

Dierenpark Zie-ZOO podaje około 60 cm wysokości w barku, a Smithsonian National Zoo masę 27–45 kg. Plansza używa 60 cm. Długie włosy grzywy i ogona zwiększają obrys, ale nie anatomiczną wysokość barku.

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