There are several species of anteaters, but they all share these common characteristics:
* Long snout: They have a long, tubular snout perfect for accessing ant and termite nests.
* No teeth: Anteaters don't have teeth, but they have a powerful tongue covered in sticky saliva to capture insects.
* Strong claws: Their long, sharp claws are used for ripping open nests and for defense.
* Solitary: Anteaters are primarily solitary animals.
It's worth noting that the name "earth pig" is less common than "antbear".