The Toothless Animal That Can Fight Off Pumas
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The giant anteater is the toothless animal that can fight off pumas and jaguars.
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Despite lacking teeth, they are capable of defending themselves with their powerful forelegs and sharp claws.
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A cornered anteater will rear up on its hind legs, using its tail for balance, and strike out with its claws.
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Its claws are very long, and they can inflict serious injuries, even against a puma or jaguar.
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Giant anteaters can reach up to 2 m in length and weigh up to 55 kg.
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They are found in tropical moist forest, dry forest, savannas and open grasslands.
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They are poorly sighted but use their keen sense of smell to detect their prey.
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They tend to be solitary animals, with a female birthing and raising a single offspring per year.
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