Anteaters/Melton Flashcards
How do anteaters eat their food?
Anteaters’ tongues are coated with sticky saliva, which helps them to bring ants and termites to their mouths.`
How many insects can an anteater eat in a day?
The giant anteater can eat 30,000 insects a day.
Are aardvarks and anteaters related?
Although similar in appearance and diet, anteaters and aardvarks are not related.
Do anteaters have teeth?
No
Do anteaters move in groups or flocks?
No
What does anteater mean?
The giant anteater was named Myrmecophaga tridactyla, meaning a three-fingered eater of ants.
When were anteaters first found in the dictionary?
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, next year will be the 250th anniversary of the first appearance in English of the word anteater.
What suborder are anteaters in?
Anteaters form the suborder Vermilingua, which means ‘worm tongue’.
How long can an anteaters tongue grow?
The tongue of the anteater can grow to a length of 2 feet! Great for scooping up ants.
Where are anteaters found?
Anteaters are found in South America.
