Myrmecophaga tridactyla- Giant A

Interesting Facts

The Most Interesting Things About Giant Anteaters Are........

There are actually 2 subspecies of giant anteaters: the artata and the centralis!
They have sense 40 times more powerful than that of humans!
They only travel at about .523 miles per hour!
They have the lowest recorded body temperature of all mammals, only reaching 91^o F!
They are usually quiet animals but if they are disturbed, they will let out a loud scream!
They can use their strong tails like a bicycle stand whey they stand on their hind legs!
They are listed as vulnerable and on the verge of becoming extinct!
They are often used as pets in natives peoples homes as a way to control ants and termites.!

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