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two-toed anteater

/ˈtuːˌtoʊd ˈæntˌiːtər/

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/ˈtuːˌtoʊd ˈæntˌiːtər/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название карликового муравьеда (Cyclopes didactylus), небольшого древесного муравьеда, обитающего в Центральной и Южной Америке, отличающегося наличием двух функциональных когтей на передних лапах.

A common name for the silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus), a small, arboreal anteater native to Central and South America, characterized by having two functional claws on its front feet.

  1. Small arboreal anteaterB2formal

    A small, tree-dwelling mammal native to Central and South America, known for its two large front claws and prehensile tail.

    ruМалый древесный муравьед

    • The two-toed anteater uses its long tongue to eat ants and termites.
    • We spotted a two-toed anteater sleeping in the tree canopy.
    • Unlike its larger relative, the two-toed anteater is mostly nocturnal.