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Anteaters only eat ants and termites with their long tongues and narrow snout. Ask questions about these sloth-like creatures here.

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Is the pangolin a scaly ant eater?

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Yes, Pangolins (also called a scaly anteater) are mammals of the order Pholidota, and are covered in scales formed from Keratin (the only mammal to be covered with such scales). Keratin is the same material that forms our fingernails.

Why do anteaters have long noses?

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becaus they use there nose to touch the ground and easily pick up ants and insert them into there mouths... kind of like elephants

Do weasels eat ants?

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Yes, weasels eat anything they can catch

Does an anteater come out at night?

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Yes, they are primarily a nocturnal animal.

Are beagles wild dogs?

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Yes. The Beagle breed will eat meat. If you let your Beagle out somewhere to catch a rabbit, mouse, bird, or other game, they will eat it. If trained though, they will bring it back. Beagles are hunting hounds. Also, it's a good idea to keep food from the edge of counters when you have a Beagle in the house. Especially food such as steaks.

How are anteaters adapted to the rainforest?

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This infomations is terriable

What do anteaters prefer to eat?

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Though anteaters, in the wild, mainly eat ants and termites, they will also eat soft-bodied grubs, soft fruits and birds' eggs. Anteaters in zoos will also eat soft fruits, hard-boiled eggs, ground beef and dog kibble. There are several species of anteaters.

Is the silky anteater endangered?

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No. Spiny anteaters, more correctly known as echidnas,are highly adaptable to a variety of conditions, so they are one of the Australian native animals which has been least affected by European settlement and the associated problems of habitat loss. The echidna is currently listed as "common" throughout Australia and its conservation status is not listed as endangered.

It is a remarkably adaptable creature which can live wherever there are termites or ants.

The echidna is less affected by habitat loss than many other species, as it does not need a specialised environment, just a good supply of ants and termites. There are areas of Australia where echidnas were once common, but have not been sighted in years. The biggest threats are dogs and cars. However, the echidna still enjoys a healthy population in many less urbanised areas.

Natural predators to the echidna are dingoes, and goannas and snakes may prey on young echidnas, sometimes taking them from their burrows.

Are Aardvarks and Anteaters the same?

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No, the two are distinctly different animals.

Aardvarks are of the genus Orycteropus and are medium size, burrowing animals that are native to Africa. They are thought to closely resemble pigs although not actually related. Anteaters are of the sub order Vermilingua and are known for eating ants and other small insects with their long tongues. They live in trees and are said to resemble bears. They are found in central and south America.

Can you shoot an anteater?

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NO! They are an endangered species. Don't shoot it.

What do honeypot ants eat?

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They live in the south eastern dessert in Australia!

How many stages in a life of a spiny anteater?

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a spiny anteater lays eggs and the eggs hatch .

Why do people hunt anteaters?

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Well some people hunt birds because they are tasty. Some people hunt birds because it has been passed on through generations. And some people hunt birds because they don't want to mess up the food chain.

How long do ant eaters live?

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5 centuries, although the ants will die by then.

When do red imported fire ants breed?

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they live in south america,brazil in the amazon river area.

What is an african anteater?

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An antelope is a fast-running animal that is closely related to deer. They typically live in open areas where they can see approaching predators and run quickly away from them.

What are anteaters physical characteristics?

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All species of anteater are characterised primarily by their elongated snouts which carry their mouths on the end. To protect themselves from the ants they eat, anteaters also typically have dense coats of fur.

Do ants eat clover?

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They don't eat clover as such, but they do like the nectar from clover and readily collect it and take it back to their nest.

What type of circulatory system does an anteater have?

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they have an open circulatory system which means body fluids are filling body cavities and appendages

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What is the lifespan of an Anteater?

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1-2 months for the pesky black ant, 6 months for pet ants in an ant farm (if you feed them), 6-7 years for carpenter ants.

How tall can an anteater grow?

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The Giant Anteater, is the largest species of anteater. It is found in Central and South America. It is the only species in the Myrmecophaga genus. It is a solitary animal, found in many habitats, including grasslands, deciduous forests and rainforests. It feeds mainly on ants and termites, sometimes up to 30,000 insects in a single day.