It is one of the common names given to a vermilinguous animal (with a tongue that looks like a worm) in South America and especially in Paraguay. It is also known as anteater, melero bear or tamandúa. They are placental mammals of the Order Pilosa. There are two families: Cyclopedidae and Myrmecophagidae. In the Tupi-Guarani language I mean "small-mouthed".
It is one of the common names given to a vermilinguous animal (with a tongue that looks like a worm) in South America and especially in Paraguay. It is also known as anteater, melero bear or tamandúa. They are placental mammals of the Order Pilosa. There are two families: Cyclopedidae and Myrmecophagidae.
