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Definition of silky anteater

silky anteater

Plural:silky anteaters
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A small, nocturnal, strictly arboreal mammal (Cyclopes didactylus) native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, distinguished by its soft golden-yellow fur, prehensile tail, and a diet consisting almost exclusively of ants.

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"During the night hike in the Costa Rican rainforest, the biology students were thrilled to spot a tiny silky anteater clinging to a branch."

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