Tamandua Facts and Trivia

The video introduces tamanduas, arboreal anteaters at the National Zoo, highlighting two Southern tamanduas named Manny and Cayenne. It explains their diet, focusing on their preference for mealworms, and describes their long, sticky tongues, which help them capture more insects efficiently.

What type of animal is a tamandua?

• A type of bird

• An arboreal anteater

• A species of fish

• A kind of reptile

What are the names of the two Southern tamanduas at the National Zoo?

• Manny and Cayenne

• Sam and Ella

• Tom and Jerry

• Max and Lily

What is the favorite food of tamanduas?

• Nuts

• Fruits

• Leaves

• Mealworms

How long can a tamandua's tongue be?

• Up to 20 inches

• Up to 5 inches

• Up to 15 inches

• Up to 10 inches

Why is a sticky tongue beneficial for tamanduas?

• It helps them climb trees

• It allows them to catch more bugs

• It helps them swim

• It keeps them warm