While giant anteaters are not currently endangered, they have lost much of their population due to hunting and the destruction of their habitat. Scientists estimate that there are only 5,000 individuals left in the wild. read more
Out of all the species of anteaters, the largest is the giant anteater. It is found primarily in Central America and South America. However, some fossil remains of this species have been found in Sonora in Mexico. The animal lives in deciduous forests, grasslands as well as rainforests. read more
The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), also known as the ant bear, is a large insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America. It is one of four living species of anteaters and is classified with sloths in the order Pilosa. read more
The Banded Anteater sure loves termites. Every day, it eats 20,000 of them! Unfortunately, deforestation has caused the termites to disappear, and the introduction of new animals by humans has caused the Banded Anteaters population to fall. read more