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Myrmecophaga Collection

The Myrmecophaga, also known as the Giant Anteater, is a fascinating creature found in various regions of Brazil

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Serra de Canastra National Park, Brazil

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Serra de Canastra National Park, Brazil

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Silky anteater, Cyclopes didactylus, and giant

Silky anteater, Cyclopes didactylus, and giant
Silky anteater or pygmy anteater, Cyclopes didactylus, and giant anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla (vulnerable). Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Dorling Kindersley Collection

Dorling Kindersley Collection
Fine Art Storehouse Collections: Dorling Kindersley Collection

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Giant anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla. Vulnerable. Illustration drawn from a specimen in

Giant anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla. Vulnerable. Illustration drawn from a specimen in the Leverian Museum
FLO4640392 Giant anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla. Vulnerable. Illustration drawn from a specimen in the Leverian Museum

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Short-beaked echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus. (Aculeated anteater, Myrmecophaga aculeata)

Short-beaked echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus. (Aculeated anteater, Myrmecophaga aculeata)
FLO4640977 Short-beaked echidna, Tachyglossus aculeatus. (Aculeated anteater, Myrmecophaga aculeata) Illustration copied from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking in habitat, Hato El Cedral. Llanos

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking in habitat, Hato El Cedral. Llanos, Venezuela

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Adult Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking across savannah. Los Llanos

Adult Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking across savannah. Los Llanos, Colombia, South America

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking, Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking, Pantanal, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) foraging for ant and termite nests across savannah

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) foraging for ant and termite nests across savannah grassland, Caiman Ecological Refuge, Pantanal, Brazil

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Anteater, pangolin, armadillo, sloth and platypus

Anteater, pangolin, armadillo, sloth and platypus
Giant anteater a, Myrmecophaga tridactyla, ground pangolin c, Smutsia temminckii, six-banded armadillo d, Euphractus sexcinctus, pale-throated sloth e, Bradypus tridactylus

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Giant anteater or ant bear, Myrmecophaga tridactyla

Giant anteater or ant bear, Myrmecophaga tridactyla. Vulnerable. Myrmecophaga jubata Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration by Jacques de Seve

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Silky anteater or pygmy anteater, Cyclopes didactylus

Silky anteater or pygmy anteater, Cyclopes didactylus. Myrmecophaga didactyla Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Tyroff after an illustration by J.D

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Giant ant-eater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla. Vulnerable

Giant ant-eater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla. Vulnerable
Great anteater, giant ant-eater or ant bear, Myrmecophaga tridactyla (M. jubata). Vulnerable. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Southern tamandua, Tamandua tetradactyla

Southern tamandua, Tamandua tetradactyla (Tamandua, annulated var. Myrmecophaga tetradactyla var.). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Giant anteater or antbear, Myrmecophaga tridactyla

Giant anteater or antbear, Myrmecophaga tridactyla (Great ant-eater, Myrmecophaga jubata). Illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith, engraved by Thomas Landseer

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: RF - Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking on ranch

RF - Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) walking on ranch, with cattle in the background. Los Llanos, Unarmas Reserve

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), two sniffing air in savanna. Caiman Ecological Refuge

Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), two sniffing air in savanna. Caiman Ecological Refuge, Southern Pantanal, Moto Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) foraging in palm savannah grasslands. Southern Pantanal

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) foraging in palm savannah grasslands. Southern Pantanal, Moto Grosso do Sul State, Brazil. September

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) approaching livestock fence, Pantanal. Brazil

Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) approaching livestock fence, Pantanal. Brazil

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Little anteater or silky anteater, Cyclopes didactylus

Little anteater or silky anteater, Cyclopes didactylus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Great ant eater or ant bear, Myrmecophaga tridactyla

Great ant eater or ant bear, Myrmecophaga tridactyla.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Picture No. 10889277

Picture No. 10889277
Giant Anteater - adult foraging for ants and insects in a meadow (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Date:

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Picture No. 10889276

Picture No. 10889276
Giant Anteater - adult foraging for ants and insects in a meadow (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Date:

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Picture No. 10889275

Picture No. 10889275
Giant Anteater - adult with a baby on its back crossing a dirt road (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Date:

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Picture No. 10889274

Picture No. 10889274
Giant Anteater - adult foraging for ants and insects on a pasture (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Date:

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Picture No. 10889273

Picture No. 10889273
Giant Anteater - adult running across a pasture (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Date:

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Picture No. 10897221

Picture No. 10897221
Giant Anteater / Ant Bear - carrying young on back - sticking tongue out (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Date:

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Picture No. 10897223

Picture No. 10897223
Giant Anteater / Ant Bear - carrying young on back (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Date:

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Picture No. 10897222

Picture No. 10897222
Giant Anteater / Ant Bear - carrying young on back (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Date:

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Ant-Eater / Cuthbert Swan

Ant-Eater / Cuthbert Swan
The great ant-eater, eating ants (myrmecophaga jubata)

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Ant-Eater / A. L. Clement

Ant-Eater / A. L. Clement
The great ant-eater fighting a jaguar. (myrmecophaga jubata)

Background imageMyrmecophaga Collection: Anteater (Bewick)

Anteater (Bewick)
Ant-eaters come in many shapes and sizes. This one is the GREAT ANT-EATER, myrmecophaga jubata, more than a metre long, not counting its tail which is most of 1m more


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The Myrmecophaga, also known as the Giant Anteater, is a fascinating creature found in various regions of Brazil. With its long snout and sharp claws, it is perfectly adapted for its unique diet of ants and termites. In Serra de Canastra National Park, this magnificent species can be observed in all its glory. The Giant Anteater gracefully roams the park's vast landscapes, showcasing its distinctive markings and impressive size. Its presence adds to the rich biodiversity of this protected area. But the Myrmecophaga isn't alone in the anteater family. The Silky Anteater, Cyclopes didactylus, shares some similarities with its giant relative but possesses a more delicate appearance. These two species represent different ends of the anteater spectrum - one massive and powerful while the other small and dainty. Whether walking through Pantanal or Hato El Cedral's habitats, these incredible creatures leave their mark on every ecosystem they inhabit. Their slow yet purposeful movements make them an intriguing sight to behold against backdrops ranging from savannah grasslands to lush forests. The Myrmecophaga's search for ant and termite nests across Caiman Ecological Refuge showcases their resourcefulness as they navigate through dense vegetation with ease, and is truly remarkable how nature has equipped them with specialized adaptations that allow them to thrive in such environments. While exploring South America's diverse wildlife, you may come across interesting encounters between Great Anteaters and South American coatis or even spot other members of the order Xenarthra like pangolins, armadillos, sloths, or platypuses - each possessing their own unique characteristics that set them apart. However, it is crucial to remember that despite their captivating presence in our world today, Giant Anteaters are classified as vulnerable due to habitat loss and hunting pressures. Conservation efforts are vital for ensuring future generations can witness the beauty and wonder of these incredible creatures.