The anteater at Reid Park Zoo in Tucson
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It gets tiresome eating just ants, so the anteater at the Reid Park Zoo gets a little more variety than the typical anteater in the wild. Here are some facts about anteaters.
Reid Park Zoo anteater
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Nico is a 14-year-old anteater living at Reid Park Zoo. He's a full grown male weighing in at 118 pounds. Their diets in the wild consist mainly of ants and termites. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Reid Park Zoo anteater
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Nico, a 14-year-old anteater, enjoys a yogurt snack at Reid Park Zoo. He's a full grown male weighing in at 118 pounds. Anteaters have poor eyesight, but a great sense of smell. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Reid Park Zoo anteater
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Nico is a 14-year-old anteater living at Reid Park Zoo. He's a full grown male weighing in at 118 pounds. Anteaters are found primarily in South and Central America. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Reid Park Zoo anteater
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
After using is front claws to break the skin of the pumpkin, Nico, who like other anteaters has no teeth, enjoys his snack at the Reid Park Zoo. He can also use his claws for defense. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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