The secretive birth of an anteater at Burgers Zoo

A new little anteater was born at Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem. This species of anteater is also called the northern tamandua.

The little one is doing well and can already be seen by visitors.

The baby anteater was born on January 12, 2023, after a gestation period of about 160 days. It is a male and weighs about 400 grams.

The little anteater is doing well and can already be seen by visitors. He is still very small and spends most of his time sleeping in the pouch of his mother. But he is already very active and curious and can often be seen climbing around on his mother's back.

The northern tamandua is a species of anteater that is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a medium-sized anteater, with a body length of about 50 to 60 centimeters and a tail length of about 40 to 50 centimeters.

Northern tamanduas are solitary animals that spend most of their time in trees. They are nocturnal animals that feed on ants and termites. They have a long, sticky tongue that they use to lick up their prey.

The birth of this little anteater is a special event for Burgers' Zoo. It is the first time that this species has been born at the zoo. The zoo is hoping that the little anteater will grow up to be a healthy and happy adult.

What is a tamandua?

• A tamandua is a type of anteater that is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
• There are two species of tamandua: the northern tamandua and the southern tamandua.
• Tamanduas are medium-sized anteaters, with a body length of about 50 to 60 centimeters and a tail length of about 40 to 50 centimeters.
• Tamanduas have a long, sticky tongue that they use to lick up their prey.
• Tamanduas are solitary animals that spend most of their time in trees.
• Tamanduas are nocturnal animals that feed on ants and termites.

What is the northern tamandua?

• The northern tamandua is a species of tamandua that is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
• The northern tamandua is a medium-sized anteater, with a body length of about 50 to 60 centimeters and a tail length of about 40 to 50 centimeters.
• The northern tamandua has a long, sticky tongue that it uses to lick up its prey.
• The northern tamandua is a solitary animal that spends most of its time in trees.
• The northern tamandua is a nocturnal animal that feeds on ants and termites.

Where can I see a tamandua?

• You can see a tamandua at Burgers' Zoo in Arnhem.
• You can see a tamandua at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
• You can see a tamandua at the San Diego Zoo in San Diego.