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

Giant anteaters are native to Central and South America. They are the biggest of the four species of anteaters in the world reaching 2 meters in length. This footage was taken in the Northeast of Argentina, thanks to Augusto Distel, naturist at Rewilding Argentina. Every two weeks Mongabay will bring you a new episode of Candid Animal Cam, so subscribe and hit the bell icon to make sure you never miss a camera trap video again! Read more: https://news.mongabay.com/2021/05/did-you-know-how-many-i