Chonburi – Khao Kheow Open Zoo shows off its new member. “Giant anteater baby” welcomes the long holiday 21-23 Oct.

Today the zoo opens at Khao Kheow. Introducing a new member, a baby giant anteater. Gender not yet known Because the mother is still jealous of her child and won’t let him get close to him. Born on September 27th to a 9-year-old mother named “Camela” and a 12-year-old father named “San Diego” by the zoo’s staff and veterinarians. Watching closely

This giant anteater pup is 23 days old and is in perfect health. has good development They began to climb up and cling to their mother’s back. And will go down to drink milk under the belly when hungry (until the age of 8 months, when it will get off its mother’s back and go find food on its own)

Now the mother and child are giant anteaters. New member of Khao Kheow Open Zoo Ready to show off We invite young children and tourists to come see the cuteness of the new members up close during this school break. at the Amazing World Animal Show zone every day.

For the Giant Anteater, they are two types of mammals that do not have teeth. It is classified as an animal endemic to South America. and Central America Can be seen from Honduras. down to the north of Argentina Likes to live in grasslands. Deciduous forest and rain forest They eat small ants and termites as food. They have a large body. The head is slender. The mouth resembles an open pipe. Have poor eyesight and hearing But it has a sense of smell 40 times better than humans and is considered a solitary animal. Don’t like to gather in large groups. When sleeping, he rolls over to sleep. Use the tail to cover the body. and spends about 15 hours/day sleeping. Currently, it eats giant ants. It is classified as an animal that is at risk of extinction. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency