Habitat: This species can be found in forests or open habitats along the Pacific and the Caribbean slope. It can be found from sea level up to 1,500 m. Distribution: The Norther Tamandua has been reported from southeastern Mexico to the northwestern tip of South America, and down to northern Peru. Natural History Notes: The Northern Tamandua is usually found alone, in trees or on the ground. It is a diurnal and nocturnal animal that will feed on termites, ants, and sometimes bees. Each day, this animal may eat in average 9,000 ants and termites. The female will usually give birth to an offspring once a year and the gestation time is between 4 and 5 months. Conservation status according to IUCN 2008 Red list: Least Concern (LC). Characteristics: The Northern Tamandua has an average size of 60 cm and weight 4.5 kg. It is similar to the Giant Anteater, but has a smaller size and a prehensile tail. Its fur is mosly beige-brown, except for the black fur, like a "vest", on the belly, the shoulders, a part of the back and a part of the chest.