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Giant Anteater
Myrmecophaga tridactyla
37.7213, -122.498
Field Notes
Description:
The Giant Anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, is the largest species of anteater. It is found in Central and South America from Honduras to northern Argentina.
It is a solitary animal, found in many habitats, including grasslands, deciduous forests and rainforests. It feeds mainly on ants and termites, sometimes up to 30,000 insects in a single day.
Habitat:
San Francisco Zoo
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