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Silky Anteater

Cyclopes didactylus

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Description:

It is the smallest member of the anteaters, with total length ranging from 360 to 450 mm (14.1-17.7 in) and usually weighing less than 400 g (0.88 lbs). It has a dense and soft golden brown fur, short snout, partially prehensile tail and two very enlarged claws in each forepaw.

Habitat:

Rainforest and Mangrove vegetation

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Awesome! I must imagine these are hard to spot?

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PublishedAugust 17, 2011

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