An anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) was recorded in the Ansenuza National Park, in Córdoba. The specimen was captured by camera traps strategically installed in the western area of the Mar Chiquita Lagoon.
This emblematic animal is known for its role as a regulator of insect populations. It is characterized by its unmistakable appearance and its hard, long fur. It displays a mix of white, black and gray bristles, with a distinctive black stripe on the back. Its robust limbs, especially the front ones equipped with three strong claws, make it an expert hunter of ants and termites; while its sticky and extraordinarily long tongue can reach up to 60 centimeters outside its mouth. The confirmation of this new species adds to other unpublished records of great value for the protected area and the region, such as the tapetí, pajonal cat, scrub bear and mountain fox. The increase in these findings since 2022 shows the importance of the creation of protected areas for the protection of the natural resources.