VOICED : Osos hormigueros pigmeos huespedes de lujo en un zoo de Peru

Paulina and Freddy are special pygmy anteaters at Huachipa Zoo in Peru. Rescued from traffickers a decade ago, they are the oldest of their kind outside their natural habitat. Native to South and Central America, they never touch the ground and face threats from deforestation. Their diet is complex, requiring special milk with probiotics in captivity. Pygmy anteaters have distinct physical traits, such as a small pink snout and a tail as long as their body, weighing around 500 grams.

What makes Paulina and Freddy unique at the Huachipa Zoo?

• They were born in the zoo.

• They are the only animals on public display.

• They are the oldest pygmy anteaters outside their natural habitat.

• They are the largest animals in the zoo.

Why are pygmy anteaters referred to as 'serafines de platanar'?

• Because they are very colorful.

• Because they never touch the ground.

• Because they are found in banana plantations.

• Because they have wings like angels.

What is a major threat to the pygmy anteaters' survival?

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Overfishing

• Climate change

What is a key component of the pygmy anteaters' diet in captivity?

• Leaves

• Milk enriched with probiotics

• Fruits

• Insects

How long can the tail of a pygmy anteater grow?

• 15 centimeters

• 25 centimeters

• 10 centimeters

• 20 centimeters