As of today, in season, building toward peak (~July 1). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
During the Pantanal's dry season (May through October), giant anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) become far more visible as receding floodwaters expose open grasslands and shorter vegetation.
Cooler dry-season temperatures shift their activity from nocturnal to diurnal, meaning they forage actively during daylight hours when visitors can observe them.
These solitary, shaggy-tailed mammals amble across termite mound-studded savanna, using their elongated snouts and 60-cm sticky tongues to raid termite and ant colonies.
The Northern Pantanal along the Transpantaneira Highway, particularly around Pouso Alegre Lodge at KM 33, is considered the most reliable spot on Earth to encounter giant anteaters in the wild.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Pouso Alegre Lodge (Transpantaneira KM 33) |
| SouthWild Pantanal Lodge (Transpantaneira KM 66) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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