8. Anteaters Don't Need Water
Surprisingly, many people believe that anteaters do not need water because they get all their moisture from the insects they eat. This is entirely false. While anteaters do obtain some moisture from their food, they regularly drink water from various sources such as streams, rivers, and even puddles. They have been observed spending significant time near water sources not only for drinking but also for cooling off and personal hygiene. Water is essential for their survival, particularly in maintaining their sticky saliva, which is crucial for their feeding technique. In warmer climates, they also use water sources for thermoregulation and are known to be capable swimmers, using water bodies to escape predators or cross obstacles.
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