While travelling in Paraguay, we went by local bus to the north, the Chaco, to the large tracts of land owned and farmed by Mennonite communities. We stayed a few days among the Mennonites. One fellow we met, a farmer, had this juvenile giant anteater, which he was raising after its mother was hit by a vehicle. I fed it minced meat, and it licked it off my hand with its very long ant- gathering tongue. I found it an extraordinary experience. Those front claws can be lethal…they tear apart giant termite mounds, and can kill! The grow over 2 meters in length. They are almost my favourite animal. I have been lucky enough to see them in the wild also in Paraguay and Brasil.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Friday and new week. I am wallowing in travel photos in lockdown!
Diana xxx