ant bear
The term 'ant bear' is used to describe two different animals known for their diet of ants and termites: the aardvark and the giant anteater.
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Definition
C1Zoology
(informal)A nocturnal mammal native to Africa, known for its long snout and tongue used to feed on ants and termites; also called an aardvark.
Example
- The ant bear, or aardvark, is primarily found in sub-Saharan Africa.
C1Zoology
(informal)A large mammal native to Central and South America, characterized by its elongated snout and long claws; also known as the giant anteater.
Example
- The giant anteater, sometimes called an ant bear, uses its sharp claws to break into ant nests.
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