Tetradactyla Collection

Silky anteater and black tamandua
Silky anteater or pygmy anteater (Azaras cagouare), Cyclopes didactylus, and black tamandua, Tamandua tetradactyla. From Felix de Azaras Voyages dans l Amerique Meridionale, 1801

Meerkat, mongoose, kusimanse and palm civet
Meerkat, Suricata suricatta 1, Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsii 2, common kusimanse, Crossarchus obscurus 3, and Asian palm civet, Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 4

Southern tamandua, Tamandua tetradactyla (Tamandua, annulated var. Myrmecophaga tetradactyla var.). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier

A Southern Tamandua / Collared Anteater / Lesser Anteater, walking along a branch at London
3657873 A Southern Tamandua/Collared Anteater/Lesser Anteater, walking along a branch at London Zoo, 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Young Collared Tamandua hanging on to its keepers fingers with its prehensile tail
3073893 A Young Collared Tamandua hanging on to its keepers fingers with its prehensile tail as it reaches to hold on to the keepers arm, London Zoo, April 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Young Collared Tamandua sitting at the end of a branch holding on with its prehensile
3073891 A Young Collared Tamandua sitting at the end of a branch holding on with its prehensile tail, London Zoo, 24th April 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

A Young Collared Tamandua walking along a branch at London Zoo
3073887 A Young Collared Tamandua walking along a branch at London Zoo, 24th April 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Four-toed manis, long-tailed or black-bellied pangolin, Manis tetradactyla.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Picture No. 10889563
Southern Tamandua / Collared Anteater / Lesser Anteater - single adult standing on alert on its hind legs in a pasture (Tamandua tetradactyla) Date:

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Southern Tamandua / Collared Anteater / Lesser Anteater - single adult foraging in a pasture (Tamandua tetradactyla) Date:

Picture No. 10889562
Southern Tamandua / Collared Anteater / Lesser Anteater - single adult standing on alert on its hind legs in a pasture (Tamandua tetradactyla) Date:

Picture No. 10889561
Southern Tamandua / Collared Anteater / Lesser Anteater - single adult foraging in a pasture (Tamandua tetradactyla) Date:

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Southern Tamandua / Collared Anteater / Lesser Anteater - single adult foraging in a pasture (Tamandua tetradactyla) Date:

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Longtailed Pangolin (Manis tetradactyla) Date:

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The tetradactyla, also known as the silky anteater or black tamandua, belongs to a fascinating group of animals, and is part of the same family as meerkats, mongooses, kusimanse, and palm civets. One member of this family is the Southern tamandua, scientifically named Tamandua tetradactyla. This unique creature can be found walking along branches at London Zoo. Its slender body and long snout make it easily recognizable. A young collared tamandua was spotted hanging onto its keeper's fingers with its incredible prehensile tail. These tails are so strong that they allow these small creatures to securely hold on to branches while navigating their surroundings. In another captivating image, a young collared tamandua sat confidently at the end of a branch, gripping tightly with its prehensile tail. The dexterity and agility displayed by these animals never cease to amaze. As we observe them in their natural habitat or in captivity like at London Zoo, we can appreciate how gracefully they walk along branches. Their movements are reminiscent of four-toed manis or long-tailed black-bellied creatures. It's not just their appearance that captivates us; there is also an entire world surrounding them. Exotic beetles roam nearby as if drawn by their enchanting presence. In Picture No. 10751197 and Picture No. 10751196, we catch glimpses into the lives of these mesmerizing creatures - from their graceful walks along branches to their interactions with keepers and fellow inhabitants of London Zoo. The tetradactyla species encompasses various intriguing members such as silky anteaters and black tamanduas but none more captivating than the Southern tamandua itself – a true marvel among nature's creations.