Giant Anteaterオオアリクイ

Myrmecophaga tridactylaVU— Vulnerable

The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is a large, distinctive insectivore of Central and South American grasslands and forests, recognized by its elongated snout, bushy tail, and bold black-and-white shoulder stripe. It uses a 60 cm tongue to consume roughly 35,000 ants and termites a day. Listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN, its population has declined more than 30% over three generations, and it is especially vulnerable to wildfires.

Giant Anteater (reference photo)
Photo: Malene Thyssen / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Source / cropped

Species Data

Classification
Pilosa / Myrmecophagidae Source
Distribution
Ranges from Honduras through Central and South America to Bolivia and northern Argentina. It has been extirpated from Uruguay, Belize, El Salvador, and Guatemala. Source

Did You Know?

  • Its tongue reaches about 60 cm in length and flicks in and out roughly 160 times per minute to capture ants. Source
  • Its body temperature is around 33°C, unusually low for a mammal, reflecting its slow metabolism. Source
  • Because of its large front claws, it walks on its knuckles like gorillas and chimpanzees. Source

Where to See This Species

9 facilities · 0 individuals

横浜市立よこはま動物園 (Yokohama Shiritsu Yokohama Doubutsuen)KanagawaOpened in 1999

横浜市立よこはま動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

横浜市立野毛山動物園 (Yokohama Shiritsu Nogeyama Doubutsuen)KanagawaOpened in 1951

横浜市立野毛山動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

江戸川区自然動物園 (Edogawakushizen Doubutsuen)Tokyo東京メトロ東西線「西葛西駅」北口から徒歩約15分、都営新宿線「船堀駅」南口から徒歩約20分。

江戸川区自然動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

高知県立のいち動物公園 (Kouchi Kenritsu Noichi Doubutsu Kouen)Kochi土佐くろしお鉄道ごめん・なはり線「のいち駅」から徒歩20分またはレンタサイクル13分。

高知県立のいち動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

東武動物公園 (Toubu Doubutsu Kouen)Saitama東武動物公園駅（西口）下車、徒歩10分（600m）またはバス約5分。

東武動物公園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical GardensAichiOpened in 1937

名古屋市東山動物園のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source

沖縄こどもの国 (Okinawakodomonokuni)OkinawaOpened in 1970

オオアリクイのWikipedia記事に飼育施設として記載 Source

神戸どうぶつ王国 (Koubedoubutsuoukoku)Hyogoポートライナー「計算科学センター駅（神戸どうぶつ王国・「富岳」前）」下車すぐ。

オオアリクイのWikipedia記事に飼育施設として記載 Source

神戸市立王子動物園 (Koube Shiritsu Ouji Doubutsuen)Hyogo阪急「王子公園」駅から西へ徒歩3分。

オオアリクイのWikipedia記事に飼育施設として記載 Source

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Conservation Story

Conservation Status

IUCNではVU（危急）です。

Habitat

中南米の草原、サバンナ、湿地、森林。

Threats

  • 生息地の喪失
  • 野火
  • 道路交通
  • 狩猟

Conservation & Breeding Efforts

  • 生息地の保護
  • ロードキル対策
  • 保全繁殖と啓発

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org

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FAQ

What does a giant anteater eat?
It feeds almost exclusively on ants and termites, raiding up to 200 nests and eating about 35,000 insects in a single day. Source
How long do giant anteaters live?
Wild individuals live around 15 years, while those in captivity often live close to 25 years, with one record reaching 31 years. Source
Why are giant anteaters vulnerable to fire?
Their coarse coat ignites easily and they cannot move fast enough to escape wildfires, making fire one of the greatest threats to the species. Source

Source: ja.wikipedia.org