1. a small anteater with a prehensile tail found in Central and South America

Examples

• The tamandua uses its long tongue to extract ants from their nests.
• Unlike giant anteaters, the tamandua is an excellent climber.
• The tamandua’s prehensile tail helps it navigate through tree branches.
• Researchers observed a tamandua foraging for termites in the rainforest canopy.
• The tamandua’s distinctive coloration includes a black vest-like pattern on its back.
• Zoo visitors watched the tamandua demonstrate its climbing abilities.