Physical Appearance:
Tamandua Anteaters are much smaller than Giant Anteaters, but are by no means small. They typically weigh about 2-7 kg, their bodies (head to rump) are 470-770 mm long, and their tails are 402-672 mm long. They almost look like skunks because of their distinct black “V” that reaches from their trunk all the way to their rumps. This black “V” creates the illusion of the Tamanduas’ wearing a vest. The vest stops at their tail, which is naked and has unusual black marks. They have unusual claws that range from 4-10 cm long with 4 digits and the middle digit is the longest, like ours, and the first digit is the shortest. Their front claws curve in and they walk on the sides of their hands. They use their claws for defense
Tamandua Anteaters are much smaller than Giant Anteaters, but are by no means small. They typically weigh about 2-7 kg, their bodies (head to rump) are 470-770 mm long, and their tails are 402-672 mm long. They almost look like skunks because of their distinct black “V” that reaches from their trunk all the way to their rumps. This black “V” creates the illusion of the Tamanduas’ wearing a vest. The vest stops at their tail, which is naked and has unusual black marks. They have unusual claws that range from 4-10 cm long with 4 digits and the middle digit is the longest, like ours, and the first digit is the shortest. Their front claws curve in and they walk on the sides of their hands. They use their claws for defense