1. mammals with long snouts and tongues that feed primarily on ants and termites

Examples

• Giant anteaters can be found in Central and South America.
• The zoo’s anteaters are fed a special diet of insects and protein supplements.
• Anteaters use their powerful claws to break open termite mounds.
• The documentary showed how anteaters extend their long tongues to catch prey.
• Three species of anteaters live in the rainforests of Brazil.
• Anteaters have poor eyesight but an excellent sense of smell.