southern tamandua
The collared anteater is found in every Brazilian biome prefers forest.
4.6kg to 7kg
body 47cm to 77cm, tail 40cm to 68cm
9 years in captivity
Important data
MAIN FEATURES
It has light yellow coloration, with a short, thick coat. They have two black stripes on their backs, reminiscent of a vest. Their claws and strong and curved, and they use their tails to grab obstacles encountered.
TOP THREATS
Fires in forested areas and plains, being runover, and hunting are the main threats.
DIET
They feed mainly on termites and ants but can also break beehives to get honey.REPRODUCTION
The gestation period ranges from 160 to 190 days and when the cub is born, it is carried on the mother's back. After a year, they split.BEHAVIOR
● Inhabits savannah or forest environments.
● They use tree hollows or armadillo burrows to rest in.
● Predominantly nocturnal.
TRIVIA
When they are threatened, they sit on their hind legs and tail, opening out their front legs and displaying their claws.
Geographical distribution
EXISTING
Conservation status
LC
LC
