Anteaters are predators named for their prey, as they feed primarily on ants and termites. They have long snouts and sticky tongues that help them to capture their prey. Anteaters are found in Central and South America, and there are four species of anteaters: the giant anteater, the silky anteater, the northern tamandua, and the southern tamandua. They are also known for their unique defensive behavior, which involves rolling up into a ball when threatened.