4.3K views · 267 reactions | Giant anteater forearms and claws are so powerful that they can rip open a termite mount or anthill with a single blow of its paw Three of the four claws on the forefeet are up to four inches long and are also used for defense against predators like jaguars and pumas #TongueOutTuesday | San Francisco Zoo | Facebook

Bumi, our giant anteater, loves to use his sharp claws and powerful forelimbs to rip open rotting logs! In the wild, giant anteaters feed on ants and termites from both rotting vegetation and clay mounds in the grasslands and forests of Central and South America! 🐜🪱😋 | North Florida Wildlife Center

2.9K views · 59 reactions | Check out those claws in action! Our giant anteater, King Bumi, uses his powerful forearms and sharp claws to tear into logs and termite mounds with ease! These impressive tools help giant anteaters access the insects located deep inside – a perfect adaptation for a specialized diet!  | North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook

It's World Anteater Day! Today, 19th November is World Anteater Day. On this day, the world's 4 anteater species are celebrated - the giant anteater, the silky anteater, the northern tamandua and the southern tamandua. This day also raises awreness about anteater conservation. Trinidad is home to 2 anteater species - the silky anteater and the southern tamandua, with the latter being one of the zoo's resident mammal species. The southern tamandua, as seen in this video, can weigh up to about 10