Mammal
Giant Anteater
South America's two-metre tongue specialist
Order Pilosa
Pilosa is a taxonomic order in the class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Giant Anteater and Sloth. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Pilosa species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Anteater Myrmecophaga tridactyla | 40 kg | 2.1 m | 30 km/h | 16 yrs | North America, South America | Vulnerable |
| Sloth Bradypus variegatus | 5 kg | 60 cm | 0 km/h | 20 yrs | South America, North America | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
