It's World Anteater Day! A type of anteater, the tamanduas have super long tongues- a whopping 16 inches long! In the wild, this species of anteater uses that long tongue to probe and scoop out termites to eat. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Giant anteaters, the largest of the four anteater species, can range from 6 to 8 feet in length and boast a tongue that extends 2 feet further! With a highly developed sense of smell, they can identify a particular ant or termite species before using their large claws and sticky tongue to reach into the insect's nest. Alt text: A Giant anteater drinks from a pool of water. With white front legs supporting them as they lean their black and gray front body into the water, they lap up the liquid wi