World Anteater Day celebrates the unique adaptations of these amazing animals and raises awareness for their conservation. Did you know that an anteaters tongue is nearly 2 feet long and covered in sticky saliva? This helps them reach insects and other food in long, skinny openings such as termite mounds. How can you help anteaters? Use caution when traveling through grassy areas! In their native habitat of Central and South America, anteaters are at risk of collisions. Closer to home, drivers s