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Giant Anteater
Stanley Jones

Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)

Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla: Myrmecophagidae) An unexpected sighting and within seconds it had disappeared into the wild cane.
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Habitat
Tropical lowland rainforest, riverine floodplain forest at 260 m (855 ft) elevation.
Location
Ro Madre de Dios between Bocas Manu and Manu Lodge, Madre de Dios Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Myrmecophaga tridactyla
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Oh WOW!!! My how lucky were you Stanley!???

I think this species would be high on many people's wish list if going to SA!

A great picture you've taken of him my friend. Very wel done.
 
Kits
You did well to see him and to get such a lovely shot, Stanley.
 
bievreJJ
wow!!! lucky you, Stanley!!! thrilling to see a photo of this exquisite animal!! top job, many tfs!!!
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
That is one massive tail on this Anteater and such a skinny face and neck. A fantastic capture Stanley!
 
jbpixels
Amazing animals. Lucky you !! A superb picture of this anteater in the wild. :gh::t:

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/apr/27/winning-anteater-photo-disqualified-judges-agree-stuffed-marcio-cabral
 

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