2.5M views · 41K reactions | Bumi the giant anteater is a year and a half old today! 拾 | North Florida Wildlife Center | Facebook

It’s World Anteater Day! Tamanduas—often called lesser anteaters—are small in size but full of incredible adaptations. Their tongues can stretch nearly 16 inches and are coated in sticky saliva which helps them snag ants and termites in seconds. And those oversized claws? They’re specialized for climbing, tearing into insect nests, and even self-defense when needed. It’s no wonder our guests can’t get enough of these amazing creatures 🐜 | Staten Island Zoo