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Southern Tamandua

Tamandua tetradactyla

Classification

Order
Pilosa

The southern tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla), also called the collared anteater or lesser anteater, is a species of anteater from South America and the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean. It is a solitary animal found in many habitats, from mature to highly disturbed secondary forests and arid savannas. It feeds on ants, termites, and bees.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 1,347Peru · 56France