Ant Eater

[gmaker1]

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

 

[Gale]

Beautiful Image.

There must be different varieties of Ant Eaters. The one at our zoo is huge.

 

[Removed User 2]

That's a cute animal! Didyou see him in action?

 

[dmwphoto]

Where can I buy one of these????
nicely exposed shot.

 

[Flew]

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.

 

[PhotoDawg]

Nice shot!!

 

[Nikam]

Gil,

Nice shot of an unusual animal! Thanks for sharing.

 

[gmaker1]

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