The term 'Anteater Cousin' refers to the ARMADILLO, a mammal native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its leathery armor-like shell and long claws used for digging. The ARMADILLO is related to the anteater, as they both belong to the same order of mammals, Xenarthra. They share many similarities, such as their diet of ants and other small insects, but differ in size and habitat. The ARMADILLO is much smaller than the anteater, and prefers to live in dry, open areas, while the anteater prefers humid forests.