The northern tamandua is a medium-sized anteater that ranges from southern Mexico down through northern South America. They exist almost entirely on ants and termites. I saw this one in Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. Always fun to see these guys as they are solitary animals and generally nocturnal, but also sometimes active during the day. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 330mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/200th of a second.
Interesting animal. Anteaters look like they have such splendid, soft fur. I wonder if it is really soft or is it coarse? I hate to think of poaching & using animal fur in clothing, but I do wonder if their fur is highly sought. Any idea, Sean?
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Lucky you! I only saw their burrows when I went to Costa Rica. Love how crisp the anteaters image is through all those leaves.
great pic. looks like he is getting reay to go on big hunt; fo the day. )
Interesting animal. Anteaters look like they have such splendid, soft fur. I wonder if it is really soft or is it coarse? I hate to think of poaching & using animal fur in clothing, but I do wonder if their fur is highly sought. Any idea, Sean?