answersLogoWhite

0

How does an anteater eats?

Updated: 8/17/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Best Answer

Using the long, sharp claws on their forelimbs, they open insect colonies and tree trunks. They then use the tongue to collect the eggs, larvae, and adult insects. The salivary glands secrete sticky saliva during feeding that coats the tongue. They only stay at one ant colony for a short period of time to avoid soldier ants, but giant anteaters can consume a few thousand insects in minutes. The tongue is attached to the sternum and moves very quickly, flicking 150 times per minute. They will eat fruit and birds' eggs on occasion.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

The anteater eats ants termites and soft-belly grubs

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How does an anteater eats?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why do they call it an anteater?

They it an anteater because it eats ants.


What eats muscadines?

ANTEATER


What eats a ants?

Anteaters


What cool things can a anteater do?

it eats ants


What eats a ants anteater?

A T. Rex.


What is the name of an animals that eats insects?

a anteater


What does a anteater eat?

Asquirrel is a Herbivore eats twigs.


What are some things that an anteater eats?

Ants and termites.


What is green and eats ants?

probably a green anteater


What is the name of the animal that eats termites?

Anteater


Who eats insects?

Birds like to eat them


What eats ants other than an anteater?

Things like spiders