Question

Anteaters are toothless insect-eating mammals. They capture their prey by inserting their tongues into insects' nests that they have torn open with the long, sharp, curved claws of their front feet. On which of the following insects do they feed?

• A. Fleas
• B. Ants
• C. Termites
• D. Both (B) and (C)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both (B) and (C)

• Anteaters are mammals who are known for their diet of ants and termites. They live in grasslands, woodlands, rainforests and deciduous forests.
• Anteaters catch ants and termites through the hole on the top of the anthill. They have poor eyesight, but an excellent sense of smell. They can detect smell 40 times better than humans and use their nose to find food.