Inches away from an Anteater

One of the most amazing animals in the Pantanal is the Giant Anteater. Here, at Caiman Ecological Refuge, in the southern Pantanal, we encounter them on a near daily basis. They are strikingly unusual and just shout out to be photographed. I often head out into the grasslands in search of anteaters. Every so often the conditions are perfect allowing for one to get off the car and walk close to the animal. This allows an unprecedented view of the animal going about its daily job of feeding and walking. The other day I had friends come and stay with me for a few days. They brought with them bucket loads of good luck…

It was Matthews dream to see a Giant Anteater in the wild…he never imagined that he would find himself a few feet away

The wind was perfect and this allowed us to approach this Giant Anteater from downwind.

The perfect opportunity for photographs

The Anteater moved through the cattle fence

as seen by Matthew

Such an unusual and beautiful animal

A combination of short green grass, perfect weather and ideal lighting made for a wonderful sighting

Written and filmed by Adam Bannister
Photographed by Adam Bannister and Matthew Weaver