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MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
Giant anteaters have a low metabolism and, for maintenance, require approximately 347 kJ (about 83 kcal) of digestible energy per kilogram of body weight (
) per day. For a 40 kg adult, this translates to a daily intake of roughly 124 kcal DE/kg
to maintain weight, with up to 30,000 ants consumed daily
) per day. For a 40 kg adult, this translates to a daily intake of roughly 124 kcal DE/kg
to maintain weight, with up to 30,000 ants consumed daily




