A rare giant anteater has been born at Chester Zoo in what keepers have described as “incredibly positive news” for the species
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After its birth on March 12, the pup is now around 60cm long, but the species can grow up to 2.1m and weigh 50kg. “It’s a boost to the safety net population being cared for in conservation zoos like ours, while we’re continuing to learn more about them and, at the same time, create more awareness of the majesty of the species.”Mr White explained that the “fascinating animals” feed mostly on insects and can eat up to 30,000 ants or termites per day, using sticky tongues up to two metres in length to feed – which can extend and withdraw up to 150 times per minute.
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