Giant Anteater

(Myrmecophaga tridactyla)

Giant anteaters Bissel and Mojo call the Detroit Zoo home. Their species is known for their long snouts and tongues that are used to capture food.

On Habitat

Quick Facts

Habitat: American Grassland

Class: Mammals

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Size: Up to 7 feet long

Weight: 40 to 140 pounds

Median life expectancy: 19 years

Diet: Ants, termites, soft-bodied grubs, eggs, larvae and other insects