Silky anteater facts for kids
The silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus), also called the pygmy anteater, is the smallest species of anteater. It is found in southern Mexico and Central/South America. The silky anteater is active at night and lives alone in trees. One of its most noticeable features are the two large claws on each of its front paws, which it uses to cling to branches and defend itself. It can use its tail to grasp things. It has soft yellow to grey fur.
Like other anteaters, it is an insectivore (eats mainly insects) and like to eat ants.
Images for kids
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A mounted specimen from the Natural History Museum of Geneva
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Silky anteater sleeping, Damas Island, Costa Rica
See also
In Spanish: Hormiguero pigmeo para niños
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