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Photos: Mammals at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Monkeys, elephants, small mammals and more at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Giant anteater
The largest of the anteater species has a two-foot-long tongue, which it uses to pick up termites and ants. Giant anteaters have poor vision but an excellent sense of smell.
(Photo: Heather Farrell | Date: Feb. 18, 2011)
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