Definition of anteater
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Maned wolves, pumas and anteaters, meanwhile, were attracted to woodland and forest vegetation remnants found within ranch lands.
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Last December, Shanghai customs officials seized more than three tons of pangolin scales smuggled into China with a shipment of African logs, equivalent to up to seventy-five hundred of the thorny anteaters.
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Nelson hit a 3-pointer with 9 seconds remaining to close the gap to 48-47, giving Anteaters fans some hope.
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Also known as scaly anteaters, the world’s eight species of pangolins are split evenly between Africa and Asia.
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Newt’s interactions with him are based on Mr. Redmayne’s observations of a zoologist working with a baby anteater.
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Sloths are xenarthrans – their closest relatives include anteaters and armadillos.
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First Known Use of anteater
1668
ANTEATER Defined for English Language Learners
anteater
playDefinition of anteater for English Language Learners
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: an animal that has a very long nose and tongue and eats ants
ANTEATER Defined for Kids
anteater
playDefinition of anteater for Students
: an animal that has a long nose and long sticky tongue and feeds chiefly on ants and termites
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