The 3 species of anteaters here in Costa Rica are all amazing creatures.  We sincerely hope that you get to see one in the wild when you are visiting one of the many national parks and/or protected preserves.
They keep to themselves, but backed in a corner by a Puma or a Jaguar, they rise on their hind legs, balance themselves on their huge tail and lash out with their 4-inch claws...those weapons could really do some damage!
As promised, here's a video link to get you excited:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6SXEN72b30
Here's another video link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUy5bFkzOrk
Here's a bit of information on the tree-dwelling anteater:  https://www.govisitcostarica.com/blog/post/find-the-smallest-anteater-in-the-world-in-costa-rica.aspx
And here's a link that talks a little about Southern Costa Rica and the anteater's habitat around Drake Bay and the Osa Peninsula:  http://www.thenighttour.com/alien2/tamandua.htm
As always, thanks for listening!  Be sure to seek out our other dozens of Costa Rica Pura Vida Lifestyle Series Podcast Episodes.  We can be found on all major podcast venues...

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