southern tamandua

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A lesser anteater, or southern tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla), climbs along a tree branch in the rainforest, with its black and white fur visible against a green background.

southern tamandua

mammal

Also known as: Tamandua tetradactyla

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anteater
The tamandua
Unlike the giant anteater, the lesser anteater, or tamandua (genus Tamandua), is arboreal as well as terrestrial. The two tamandua species are similar in size—about 1.2 metres (4 feet) long, including the almost-hairless prehensile tail, which is used for climbing. They are often tan…
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Unlike the giant anteater, the lesser anteater, or tamandua (genus Tamandua), is arboreal as well as terrestrial. The two tamandua species are similar in size—about 1.2 metres (4 feet) long, including the almost-hairless prehensile tail, which is used for climbing. They are often tan…
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