Emma's Earth Explorations

This anteater looks like the imperfect combo of a niffler and baby yoda The Silky Anteater : Cyclopes didactylus Characteristics : The smallest species of anteater is nocturnal and has golden brown fuzzy fur, two claws on the front feet, and a long tail for balance in trees. Streaks of darker fur are also visible on body.  Habitat : From Mexico to Central America to South America; an arboreal creature that inhabits tropical and mangrove forests Diet : Silky Anteaters are insectivores, and they mainly eat ants! Occasionally, coccinellid beetles and termites are part of their diet as well.  Conservation : Least Concern; however, some newly discovered species (seven in total) are considered to be at risk, and almost all species are negatively impacted by habitat destruction The Silky Anteater stood out to me because of how it looks. It's insanely adorable, yes, but I wanted to learn more about this animal because the Silky Anteater seems like a fantastical creature from Harry Potter o

  The Keel-Billed Toucan : Ramphastos sulfuratus Description : The Keel-Billed Toucan is a large tropical bird with black plumage and a distinctively colorful bill and chest.   The Keel-Billed Toucan has the nickname of sulfur-breasted toucan, alluding to the bright yellow patch on its neck and chest.  It has bright blue feet categorized as zygodactyl feet, which help this toucan stay balanced when jumping from branch to branch.  Habitat : Preferring tropical or sub-tropical rainforests with warm weather and high rainfall, this toucan typically lives at high elevations around 2000-5000 feet above ground level in southern Mexico and South America. Despite having wings, the Keel-Billed Toucan rarely flies and spends most of its time in the canopies of the trees.  Diet : A Keel-Billed Toucan's diet is made up of fruits, seeds, and insects. As omnivorous creatures, flocks will even find and eat other birds and their eggs. Its namesake bill allows the Keel-Billed Toucan to pick out frui