In celebration of World Giant Anteater Day, observed last Tuesday, the South Rupununi Conservation Society (SRCS) placed the spotlight on Ulysses, a young giant anteater that was rescued earlier this year by a concerned Rupununi resident.
According to SRCS, the resident had called its representatives to take the baby in and it has been doing well since.
The SRCS said the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is one of the most fascinating creatures of the Rupununi. They are known for their long snouts, impressive claws, and insatiable appetite for ants and termites. These gentle giants are a symbol of the unique biodiversity the society is dedicated to protecting, it stated.