Giant Anteater Flashcards
(45 cards)
How long is the giant anteater?
7 feet
How much does a giant anteater weigh?
120 pounds
What is the gestation period in days of a giant anteater?
190 days
How many babies does the giant anteater have?
One.
What is peculiar about the way giant anteaters conceive their young?
They do it standing up.
What do young giant anteaters do immediately after being born?
Climb onto their mothers back.
How old are giant anteaters when they are sexually mature?
2 years
What is the lifespan of the giant anteater?
10 - 15 years.
What is the range and habitat of the giant anteater?
Central and South America in rainforest.
How many insects will the giant anteater eat per day?
35,000
Are insects all giant anteaters can eat?
No, they can also eat fruit.
Are giant anteaters social animals?
No. They are solitary.
Are giant anteaters aggressive? How do they attack?
No, they are not aggressive, but will defend themselves from attack. They use their strong claws to attack.
How long are the claws of the giant anteater?
4 inches
What is the body temperature of the giant anteater?
90 degrees
Why do giant anteaters walk on their knuckles?
They do it to keep their claws from being ruined.
Why doesn’t walking on its knuckles hurt the giant anteater?
Because the floor of their habitat is soft.
Do giant anteaters have a good sense of smell?
Yes.
What is the main predator of the giant anteater?
The jaguar.
What is the conservation status of the giant anteater?
Vulnerable.
Why don’t giant anteaters ever completely destroy ant and termite nests?
To give them a chance to rebuild so they can return for more food.
How long is the tongue of the giant anteater?
Two feet.
How many hours a day do giant anteaters sleep?
15 hours.
Where do giant anteaters sleep?
Hollowed-out depressions in the ground.
