“Termites rush to a breach in their nest and clamp their jaws onto the snout of a marauding anteater, almost guaranteeing their own death.”

“The egg-laying platypus and its cousin, the anteater, along with marsupials, make up the most primitive group of living mammals.”

“The giant anteater of South America is about the size of a German shepherd dog.”

“Alternatively they may climb trees in search of tree ants, as do the pangolins or scaly anteaters of the genus Manis.”

“Visiting the sanctuary's Operations Centre, we learn about programs to protect other indigenous species, such as sea turtles and scaly anteaters.”

“The exhibit will highlight the jaguar but also will feature golden lion tamarins, tapirs, anteaters and other animals.”