Ancient Mammals, Modern Threats: Protecting Brazil’s Giant Anteaters
January 23, 2026
LIVE at 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM MT / 12:00 PM PT
Presented by Helder Brandao & Jorge Gallo
With their prehistoric lineage and specialized adaptations, giant anteaters are among South America’s most fascinating—and vulnerable—mammals. Expedition Leader Helder Brandao and Jorge Gallo of the nonprofit Anteater Institute share insights from two decades of research and conservation across Brazil. Learn how anteaters and their relatives, including sloths and armadillos, evolved to fill unique ecological roles, and discover how science-driven initiatives in the Pantanal are helping safeguard these remarkable creatures.
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