tamandu

the tamandu is a small anteater found in tropical forests.

tamandus have long, silky fur that helps them blend into trees.

a tamandu uses its long tongue to eat ants and termites.

the tamandu spends most of its time in trees.

female tamandus carry their babies on their backs.

tamandus are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.

the tamandu has a prehensile tail for gripping branches.

conservationists are working to protect tamandu habitats.

the tamandu is also known as the silky anteater.

tamandus can curl into a ball when threatened.

the tamandu's diet consists mainly of insects.

scientists study tamandu behavior in the wild.