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Spectacular Baby Anteater Photos from Discovery Cove

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It’s a boy!  This little guy – a lesser anteater or tamandua – was born just days ago to mom, Cypress, at Discovery Cove, in Orlando, Florida.  The youngster will hitch a ride on mom’s back for the first part of his life until he’s able to walk and find food on his own.  Tamanduas are native to the forests of Mexico to South America.  They use their sharp claws and 16-inch-long tongue (41 cm) to eat up to 9,000 ants in a single day.

Baby anteater discovery cove 1 rs

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Photo credits: David Collier / Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive experience in Orlando where guests can swim with dolphins, snorkel among tropical fish and interact with animals.

19 responses to “Spectacular Baby Anteater Photos from Discovery Cove”

  1. Tom Flapwell Avatar
    Tom Flapwell

    So strange-looking, and (yet?) so cute.

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  2. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    Yes, cute in an odd way.
    Discovery Cove is awesome. It’s not cheap, but for the extra price you get a limited crowd size, which means you can enjoy the park and animals without feeling overwhelmed during the busy Florida tourist season.

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  3. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    He sorta looks seal-like with those legs… So know I know what a baby ant-eater type critter looks like. This site is absolutely fabulous; never fails to cheer me up if I’m feeling blue.

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  4. Na-Na-Natalie Avatar
    Na-Na-Natalie

    Oh my goodness! I’ve never seen a baby anteater before. How adorable. Much cuter than I would have expected. Great blog!

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  5. fumbling around Avatar
    fumbling around

    Look at that face in the 3rd pic. Awwwww.

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  6. Smilla Avatar
    Smilla

    The photos are great. The first and last look like the tamanduas are posing for their portrait. Their personality comes through!

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  7. kristin Avatar
    kristin

    they looked stuffed!
    What an amazing little family portrait! Momma and baby so adorable!

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  8. Joel Avatar
    Joel

    Is that a tiny anteater smile I see in pic nr 2? Amazing.

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  9. Kessa Avatar
    Kessa

    I think he should be named: Pico

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  10. Cindy Avatar
    Cindy

    My daughter and I read the zoo books tonight. It said to come to this web sight to find out this cute little guys name. It isn’t here anywhere. This little critter is very adorable.

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  11. April Avatar
    April

    My daughter and I also just finished reading ZooBorns! We loved the book, and we were excited to come to the site to find out this little guy’s name. Could someone please post it, as the book claims it will be? Thanks!

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  12. sherin Avatar
    sherin

    giant looking anteater sooo strange babies too till now i hadnt see a anteater eating ants will u please add some pictures like that?

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  13. K & B Avatar
    K & B

    We think he should be named Anty!!

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  14. Dillon Nagar Avatar
    Dillon Nagar

    We are sure it has a name by now, but we just finished reading ZooBorns! and wanted to know what he was named. We can’t wait to find out! We suggest tha name Blackeye! Thanks!

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  15. E. Rousseau Avatar
    E. Rousseau

    We want to know his name, too! How about Claw?

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  16. sarah Avatar
    sarah

    We just finished Zooborns here too and my curious daughter really would love to know this guys name!

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  17. Erin Smith Avatar
    Erin Smith

    Hello! Two students in my class were reading Zoo Borns! today and asked that I log on to see what this little guys name is. I am sure he has a name by now!
    Thanks!

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  18. Mommy Avatar
    Mommy

    Is there ever going to be a NAME??
    It’s nine years later and ( as many others have stated) We are reading the book with our children, and it tells us to visit this site for his name… Still waiting folks! At least something. Tell us he died, tell us he has a name tell us he’s a grandpa, something!

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  19. JC Avatar
    JC

    It’s September 2024….where is the name? Tell us something!

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