OSCAR, the Northern Tamandua
The Northern Tamandua is found many in types of forest, both tropical and subtropical. It will also live in mangroves and grassland with some trees and is fairly adaptable.
Its range extends from Mexico in the north, down as far as the northern part of Peru. They have a long, tubular snouts and long, sticky tongues. They appears to be wearing a bold black vest over their beige fur forming a distinct ‘V’ going down the spine. They eats both ants and termites but ants make up one-third of its diet, eating around 9,000 ants per day. It also has a strong, prehensile tail which it wraps around trunks and branches whilst climbing or as an extra limb to anchor it standing upright on its hind legs.
Dimensions: Large H: 32 cm x W: 67 cm x L: 17 cm | Medium H: 20 cm x W: 44 cm x L: 11 cm | Small H: 17 cm x W: 30 cm x L: 8,5 cm
Material: 100% portuguese wool
Color and Shape
All animals are handmade and burel is an artisanal fabric so there may be minor variations in color and shape.
Care instructions
Hand wash with warm water
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