Definitions for giant anteater
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1. ant bear, giant anteater, great anteater, tamanoir, Myrmecophaga jubatanoun

   large shaggy-haired toothless anteater with long tongue and powerful claws; of South America

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1. giant anteaternoun

   The largest species of anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, found in Central and South America.

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1. Giant anteater

   The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is an insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America. It is one of four living species of anteaters, of which it is the largest member. The only extant member of the genus Myrmecophaga, it is classified with sloths in the order Pilosa. This species is mostly terrestrial, in contrast to other living anteaters and sloths, which are arboreal or semiarboreal. The giant anteater is 182 to 217 cm (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in to 7 ft 1+1⁄2 in) in length, with weights of 33 to 50 kg (73 to 110 lb) for males and 27 to 47 kg (60 to 104 lb) for females. It is recognizable by its elongated snout, bushy tail, long fore claws, and distinctively colored pelage. The giant anteater is found in multiple habitats, including grassland and rainforest. It forages in open areas and rests in more forested habitats. It feeds primarily on ants and termites, using its fore claws to dig them up and its long, sticky tongue to collect them. Though giant anteaters live in overlapping home ranges, they are mostly solitary except during mother-offspring relationships, aggressive interactions between males, and when mating. Mother anteaters carry their offspring on their backs until weaning them. The giant anteater is listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It has been extirpated from many parts of its former range. Threats to its survival include habitat destruction, fire, and poaching for fur and bushmeat, although some anteaters inhabit protected areas. With its distinctive appearance and habits, the anteater has been featured in pre-Columbian myths and folktales, as well as modern popular culture.

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1. giant anteater

   A giant anteater is a large insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America. It is scientifically known as "Myrmecophaga tridactyla" and is characterized by its elongated snout, bushy tail, clawed forefeet, and a long, sticky tongue which it uses to eat its primary diet of ants and termites. The giant anteater is also known for its distinctive coloration, typically a mix of gray and brown with black and white striping on its shoulders. It is considered the largest anteater species and is known to be solitary and mostly nocturnal.

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1. Giant anteater

   The giant anteater, 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 anteater and is classified with sloths in the order Pilosa. This species is mostly terrestrial, in contrast to other living anteaters and sloths which are arboreal or semi-arboreal. Its evolution may have been influenced by the expansion of savannas in South America. The giant anteater is the largest of its family, 182–217 cm in length, with weights of 33–41 kg for males and 27–39 kg for females. It is recognizable by its elongated snout, bushy tail, long foreclaws and distinctively colored pelage. The anteater can be found in multiple habitats including grassland and rainforest. It forages in open areas and rests in more forested habitats. It feeds primarily on ants and termites, using its foreclaws to dig them up and its long, sticky tongue to collect them. Though giant anteaters live in overlapping home ranges, they are mostly solitary except during mother-offspring relationships, aggressive interactions between males, and when mating. Mother anteaters carry their offspring on their backs until weaning them.

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   The numerical value of giant anteater in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

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   The numerical value of giant anteater in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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