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ant bear

/ˈænt ˌbeər/

Tradução: Nome comum do oricteropo, mamífero noturno africano que se alimenta de formigas e cupins com sua longa língua pegajosa.

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/ˈænt ˌbeər/B1informal
  • ptNome comum do oricteropo, mamífero noturno africano que se alimenta de formigas e cupins com sua longa língua pegajosa.

A common name for the aardvark, a nocturnal mammal native to Africa that feeds on ants and termites using its long sticky tongue.

  1. AardvarkB2formal

    A nocturnal, burrowing mammal native to Africa, known for feeding on ants and termites.

    ptOrycteropus afer

    • The ant bear uses its long tongue to catch insects.
    • We saw an ant bear digging for food in the savanna.
    • Ant bears are solitary animals that sleep during the day.