Ooo I'd love to work with this guy!
I'd never call it lesser π₯°
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The greatest baby anteater!
I learned to tube feed the baby bunnies today and now I'm going to always think of anteater tongues when handling the feeding tubes. π
Just enjoying some licorice π
This guy is super cute. Are they cuddly? Or I suppose you try not to bond with the wild animals like pets? Or can they be domesticated?
This one was found without a mom in the wild, dehydrated and struggling to breathe - she was properly taken care of and will be in an incubator in the nursery (she is that little still!). I am not sure if she will be releasable, but thatβs always the goal if possible.
And to be clear, Iβm just posting the pics - I wish I could have rescued this little baby, but I am far away from Costa Rica, where they found her. I just happened to visit this very rescue center during my travels, and now I get their updates on social media. They do amazing work!
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! π
Genius!
Lol we have the technology to build temperate climate anteaters! π
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:
Oh my goodness gracious, sheβs so SO cute!!
fewer anteater
Ahh the old long-tongue jaguar - extra cute.
Xenarthrans are soooo weird lol I love it