The giant anteater is an odd-looking animal. With a long snout, thick legs, and a thick body, it lumbers around looking out of place everywhere. At the San Francisco Zoo, patrons can visit Jade, a 16-year-old giant anteater. As with most zoo animals, Jade gets special enrichment toys to keep her active. A favorite toy for Jade is a bamboo mobile that zookeepers hang up in her enclosure. @sanfranciscozoo 16-year-old female Giant anteater Jade and her mobile enrichment is quite possibly the best thing you’ll see all day! #sfzoo #anteater ♬ Winning – The Ting Tings The anteater is designed to hunt small bugs, mainly ants and termites, in small crevices on rotting logs and ground nests. The snout conceals a long, sticky tongue that is perfect for the task. Their tongue can be up to two feet long! Because the zoo can’t always provide the same living conditions as animals find in the wild, they work hard to keep them engaged and thriving. Jade busily bats the hollow tubes of bamboo around, making music. Many commenters want to know when her album will be released. It is easy to see that she enjoys the physical contact and the sound from this enrichment activity. Jade is a new resident at the zoo, but is sure to be a crowd favorite. The outside enclosure also has enrichment activities that blend with the natural environment. Check out how “nosey” giant anteaters are. @sanfranciscozoo Check out our giant anteaters demonstrating how they sniff (they have a great sense of smell!) #sfzoo #anteater ♬ Ethnic bustle Africa, Central and South America(1520325) – nyansuke The San Francisco Zoo currently has three giant anteaters: a mated pair, Angelo and Evita, and Jade. Angelo is one of the oldest giant anteaters in captivity, estimated to be around 25 years old. Evita is around 15 years old, and Jade is 16. You can follow the San Francisco Zoo on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. They frequently share information about all their animals so that you can keep up with your favorites. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Giant Anteater Has A Ball Playing With Bamboo Mobile Toy appeared first on InspireMore.