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The eastern subterranean termite is the most commonly found and most economically significant termite in North America. They are found as far north as southern Ontario. Originating in southeastern United States they are considered to be invasive in southern Canada, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands), South America (Uruguay and […]

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The giant anteater is the largest of the 4 species of anteaters. They hail from Central America and South America. The only extant member of the genus Myrmecophaga, they are classified with sloths in the order Pilosa. Unfortunately, they face many threats to their survival. The threats they are confronted […]

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The giant pangolin, as its name suggests, is the largest of the pangolins. They can be found along the equator from West Africa over to Uganda. These pangolins prefer savannas, rainforests, and forest habitats, with ample ant and termite mounds, and with a steady supply of standing water. Sadly, these […]

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The brahminy blind snake, aka flowerpot snake, common blind snake, Hawaiian blind snake, or island blind snake, is widely distributed to nearly every continent. They can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. There are currently no real natural threats to these […]

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The giant armadillo, aka Ocarro, Tatou, Tatu Carreta, or Tatu-canastra, is the largest species of armadillos. They can be found in South America. There are 21 known species of armadillos. These critters prefer Brazilian floodplains, tropical and subtropical rainforests, arid and semi-arid woodlands, and savannas. Due to habitat destruction at […]

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Yes, it’s the termite. The bane of every homeowner in the world. Termites are found on every continent, sans Antarctica. They prefer coniferous forests, hardwood forests, subterranean habitats, and your home. These critters are numerous and hungry. They’re also fascinating. Due to their overall numbers and potentially invasive habits, all […]

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The sloth bear is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. They are primarily myrmecophagous (eat mostly ants and termites). They have even been termed labiated bears, due to their long lower lip; used for sucking up insects. Sloth bears, like sun bears, have a prominent marking on their chest. […]

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Hailing from Perth in Western Australia, the turtle frog has a range that extends between the Fitzgerald River & Geraldton, and is found in sandy soils wherever there are termites available. These frogs are expert diggers that use their powerful legs to dig burrows. Unlike most burrowing frogs, the turtle […]

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The numbat, aka banded anteater, is a unique Australian marsupial endemic to Western Australia and now back in Southern Australia. They use their long sticky tongues to catch insects like ants and termites, their favorite food! Once numerous, these creatures are now listed as Endangered by the IUCN. But conservation […]

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Coming from the Afrikaans/Dutch language meaning earth pig, it’s the aardvark. These critters are not to be confused with the aardwolf; even though both eat insects. The name is just coincidental. Aardvarks are found primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and even though they eat ants and termites, they are not part […]

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