When two are seen together, it is most likely that they are mother and child. Anteaters feed only on termites,ants and soft-bodied grubs. These types of insect build very tough nests,and the anteater must use its sharp front claws to tear holds in them.once this is done.it pushes its long nose in and searches the holes of the nest with its eight-to-ten inch tongue.when the food is found,the anteater catches it with its sticky saliva,making sure the nest is wiped clean.