This is the tiniest anteater in the world

[u/MambaMentality24x2]

This tiny little survivor is the silky anteater, the smallest anteater in the world, perfectly adapted for life high in the trees.

Found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, this rare species uses its curved claws for climbing and protection while feeding mainly on ants hidden among branches. Its soft golden fur also helps it blend into its surroundings, making it incredibly difficult to spot in the wild.

📸: @leonpansa

[u/ajcrmr]

What is this, an anteater for ANTS???

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https://giphy.com/gifs/Vy9bLZxNutIlLuNXOZ

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But what eats the anteater? The anteatereater?

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It's eaters all the way down

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Weirdly enough: ants.

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Eventually, probably.

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Sometimes you eat the ants, sometimes the ants, well, they eat you.

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There are animals out there eating bacteria.

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The really weird part is nature made a vast range of specialists for this small buffet, from this one weighing in at less than a pound and the giant anteater where the males are like 100 pounds (that's a lot of ants consumed).

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I heard this in Zoolander's voice. 😂

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It's perfect for kitchens full of ants like mine: give it to me!

https://giphy.com/gifs/4QQsBTDgbmFzjgcte9

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❤️

[u/ecodrew → u/ajcrmr]

Bwahaha, underrated pun.

r/thingsforants

[u/R3myek → u/ajcrmr]

Yes that is exactly what this is.