anteaters are soitary animals, and when two are seen together it is most likely that they are mother and child. anteaters feed almost exclusively on termites, ants, and soft-bodied grubs. these types of insects build very tough nests, and the anteater must use its sharp front claws to tear holes in them. once this is done it pushes its muzzle in and probes the cavities if the nest with its eight-to ten-inch tongue. when the food is located, the anteater entraps it with it sticky saliva, making sure the nest is wiped clem.
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