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Mamifero / Mammal

Northern tamandua

The northern tamandua is a mammal with a long snout, prehensile tail and strong claws, specialized in feeding on ants and termites.

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Fauna

Description

Tamandua mexicana

It uses forests, edges and wooded pastures. It opens insect nests with its claws and captures prey with a long sticky tongue. It can move on the ground or climb trees. When threatened it may rear up and display its claws in defense.

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