Animal Fact Guide's Wildlife Blog » baby tamandua http://www.animalfactguide.com/blog Amazing Animal Photos, Videos, and News Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:59:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Discovery Cove Welcomes Baby Anteater http://www.animalfactguide.com/blog/2010/02/08/discovery-cove-welcomes-baby-anteater/ http://www.animalfactguide.com/blog/2010/02/08/discovery-cove-welcomes-baby-anteater/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:46:01 +0000 Animal Fact Guide http://www.animalfactguide.com/blog/?p=1120 Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida has welcomed a baby tamandua, or lesser anteater, to their animal family. The baby was born recently and will cling to his mother back until he is able to walk and find his own food. These anteaters are native to Mexico and South America, living in forests. Anteaters like this will eat up to 9000 ants a day! They use their sharp claws and long tongue to catch their tasty treats.

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