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Animal Qualities

Odd jobs

Reach with every part.

Animals grouped here express a similar quality through their behavior in nature. Each species still has its own principle, lesson, meaning, and field-guide page.

2 species

Northern Tamandua (Tamandua mexicana) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Northern Tamandua

Species principle: Tongue Reach

Reach with every part.

Odd tools become elegance when every part reaches the work.

Northern Tamanduas use strong claws to open insect nests, long sticky tongues to feed, and prehensile tails to climb and balance in trees.

Southern Tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla) thumbnail image on AnimalDex

Southern Tamandua

Species principle: Specialized Tools

Use the exact tool.

Odd jobs become simple when the tools are exact.

Southern Tamanduas use strong claws to open ant and termite nests, a prehensile tail for climbing, and a long sticky tongue to feed.

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