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giant anteater

/ˈdʒaɪənt ˈæntˌiːtər/

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/ˈdʒaɪənt ˈæntˌiːtər/B2formalscientific
  • ruКрупное насекомоядное млекопитающее, обитающее в Центральной и Южной Америке, отличающееся длинной мордой, пушистым хвостом и характерным черно-белым окрасом. Питается в основном муравьями и термитами, используя свой удлиненный язык.

A large, insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America, characterized by its long snout, bushy tail, and distinctive black-and-white markings. It feeds primarily on ants and termites using its elongated tongue.

  1. Large insectivorous mammalB2formal

    A large, toothless mammal native to Central and South America, known for its long snout and tongue used to feed on ants and termites.

    ruКрупное насекомоядное млекопитающее

    • The giant anteater uses its powerful claws to break open termite mounds.
    • We saw a giant anteater at the zoo, slowly walking through its enclosure.
    • Giant anteaters are solitary animals and are mostly active at night.