Tamanduas don’t have teeth like other mammals. Instead, they have a long, sticky tongue that helps them collect insects from nests. In the near future, Leia’s favorite meals will definitely be termites and lots of ants.
What’s their ideal climate?
They are native to Central and South America, so tropical to subtropical.
Edit: this baby was rescued in Costa Rica.
Well there goes my idea for non-chemical insect removal /s
Interesting, thanks! What’s your favorite thing about them?
You’ve got to think outside the box! 😉
Genius!
Lol we have the technology to build temperate climate anteaters! 😁
Ants everywhere:
Haha, it would be hilarious if you got an anteater for pest control.
I think I love their CVS-receipt-looking tongues. I mean, just look at that glorious thing!
(If you are not from the U.S., CVS stores are known for printing ridiculously long receipts)
Just look at that tongue hanging out:
Exhibit B:
Ooo I’d love to work with this guy!
I’d never call it lesser 🥰
Lesser in size, but not in cuteness!
Much like the least weasel
Aww least is even worse than lesser! 😀
Portable anteater sounds like a mark in the positive attributes column.
Oh my goodness gracious, she’s so SO cute!!
That was hilarious!
Just enjoying some licorice 😉
Xenarthrans are soooo weird lol I love it
Loooong mlem
