| Scientific Classification |
Mammalia |
| Scientific Name |
N/A |
| Size |
15 in. – 4.6 ft. |
| Weight |
3.4 – 73 lbs. |
| Special Physical Traits |
Thick scales across body, long snout, long tongue, long tail |
| Life Span |
20 yrs. in zoos |
| Habitat |
Savannahs and sandy habitats, some tree-dwelling (arboreal) species |
| Diet |
Mainly ants and termites, some other insect larvae |
| Social Lifestyle |
Solitary |
| Favorite Food Source |
Ants and termites |
| Predators |
Humans, lions, tigers, leopards |
| Location |
Africa, India, and Asia |
| Conservation Status |
Vulnerable to Critically Endangered |
