The Newest, Cutest Baby Animals from the World's Zoos & Aquariums

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No, Quito the baby Lesser Anteater (Tamandua) isn't training for Wrestlemania, he's actually just gripping his stuffed bear for stability while Reid Park Zoo vets give him a routine check up. The rest of the time, Quito attaches firmly to mom Lety. Born August 30, little Quito is the newest of 51 Southern Tamanduas in captivity across 27 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) institutions.

Tamandua are a species of Anteater native to much of South America. It has been reported that Amazonian Indians keep them in their homes for Ant and Termite control! While their diet is the same as their relative the Giant Anteater, Tamandua are able to search for their food high in the trees, so there are plenty of Ants and Termites to go around.

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Photo credit: Reid Park Zoo

5 responses to “Tamandua Baby Body Slams His Teddy Bear Buddy”

  1. Classic Steve Avatar

    I want one clinging to me.

  2. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    Oh man, the only thing that could possibly make this better is a video. This is one of the best things I have probably ever seen in my entire life. 😀

  3. Cynthia Avatar
    Cynthia

    I want that termite control system! It’s so cute!

  4. Whoa Avatar
    Whoa

    Hey look, me and Quito are birthday buddies!

  5. John Avatar
    John

    Wow! That’s so cute! What a clever way to keep him calm/still.

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