Giant Anteater
Scientific Name
Myrmecophaga tridactyla
Range
Central and South America
What do they eat?
Insectivore; ants, termintes, other insects, occasionally fallen fruit
Status
Vulnerable and decreasing
Lifespan
Up to 14 years
Conservation Threats
Habitat loss and very susceptible to grassland fires
Get Closer with Wild Encounters!
Did you know you can feed Dee Gee?
Learn about this weird and wild animal, and then feed him a snack yourself at our Giant Anteater Wild Encounter! The encounter is offered every Tuesday at 11 am!