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Definition of giant anteater

giant anteater

Plural:giant anteaters
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The largest living species of anteater, a large insectivorous mammal native to the grasslands and rainforests of Central and South America, distinguished by its elongated snout, long tongue, bushy tail, and distinct diagonal black-and-white shoulder stripes.

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"During our expedition to the Brazilian Pantanal, we spotted a giant anteater methodically tearing open a termite mound with its powerful front claws."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Giant anteater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/giant-anteater
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