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Ant Eater

Discussion in 'Birds' started by gmaker1, May 22, 2005.

  1. gmaker1

    gmaker1

    867
    Feb 13, 2005
    Rochester, New York
    While in Charleston, S.C., the aquarium was having a show on the Amazon. While walking outside, we came upon this creature which the staff was allowing to get some exercise and eat a few bugs. First time seeing an Ant Eater up close.

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    Gil
     
    gmaker1, May 22, 2005
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  2. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Beautiful Image.

    There must be different varieties of Ant Eaters. The one at our zoo is huge.
     
    Gale, May 22, 2005
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  3. Removed User 2

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    That's a cute animal! Didyou see him in action?
     
    Removed User 2, May 22, 2005
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  4. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    Where can I buy one of these????
    nicely exposed shot.
     
    dmwphoto, May 22, 2005
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  5. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Gil,

    That is a strange looking animal. I've never seen one either. It looks much more smooth-furred than I expected.

    Very nice shot.
     
    Flew, May 22, 2005
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  6. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Nice shot!! :D :D :D
     
    PhotoDawg, May 22, 2005
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  7. Nikam

    Nikam

    474
    Apr 30, 2005
    Mission BC, Canada
    Gil,

    Nice shot of an unusual animal! Thanks for sharing. :) :)
     
    Nikam, May 23, 2005
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  8. gmaker1

    gmaker1

    867
    Feb 13, 2005
    Rochester, New York
    Thank you every one for the nice comments. And, yes, we did watch it move for sometime. The front claws are curved so the animal walks on its knuckles, like a sloth. He uses his nose to smell out small insects. He found a few grubs and was very happy with his meal. Very slow in movement, but fascinating to watch.

    Gil
     
    gmaker1, May 23, 2005
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