What is another word for Genus Tamandua?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs tamˈandjuːə] (IPA) 
Genus Tamandua is a group of tree-climbing anteaters found in Central and South America. The word 'Tamandua' means "anteater" in Tupi, the indigenous language spoken in Brazil. Synonyms for the genus include Lesser Anteater, Collared Anteater, Olive Anteater, and Dwarf Anteater. The genus Tamandua comprises two species: the Northern Tamandua (Tamandua mexicana) and the Southern Tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla), which both have a similar diet consisting of ants and termites. These species are important members of the rainforest ecosystem, and their conservation status is of increasing concern due to habitat loss and hunting.
