Tamandu is a term used to refer to a type of anteater that inhabits the Central and South American regions. This unique animal is characterized by its long snout, sharp claws, and prehensile tail. While there is no real synonym for the term tamandu, the animal is also sometimes called the southern anteater, the lesser anteater, collared anteater, and even bush dog. Each of these names gives a little insight into the appearance or behavior of this fascinating creature but ultimately, tamandu is the most widely used term to describe this species of anteater.