The northern tamandua (Tamandua mexicana) is a species of tamandua, an anteater in the family Myrmecophagidae. They live in tropical and subtropical forests from southern Mexico, through Central America, and to the edge of the northern Andes.

Where are Tamanduas found?

Tamanduas are found throughout much of South America: throughout all of Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suirname, French Guiana, Brazil, and Paraguay. This species also inhabits parts of Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela.

Are Tamanduas good pets?

Answer: Some people choose to provide their pets with a cage, but it needs to be as large and vertical as possible so that your tamandua can climb up on a branch and feel safe. ... They are good with other pets since they just want to be left alone, and do not bite and will not tear up your house.