ant-eating mammals Crossword Clue

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Please find today's clue from "7 Little Words" puzzle and the clue ("ant-eating mammals").
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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

A crossword clue is a hint provided by the crossword creator to help you find the correct answer. Today's clue is "ant-eating mammals" and the answer for this clue is "AARDVARKS."

So why does this clue have this answer? Let me explain:

• 1. Ant-eating: The clue indicates that the answer is a type of animal that eats ants. This narrows down our options to animals known for their diet of ants.
• 2. Mammals: The clue further specifies that the answer is a type of mammal. Mammals are a diverse group of animals that give birth to live young and nurse them with milk.

Based on these clues, the most suitable answer is "AARDVARKS."

• 1. Ant-eating: Aardvarks are well-known for their diet mainly consisting of ants and termites. Their long tongues and powerful claws help them access ant nests and termite mounds.
• 2. Mammals: Aardvarks are mammals, belonging to the order Tubulidentata. They have all the characteristic features of mammals, including fur, mammary glands, and internal fertilization.

Therefore, "AARDVARKS" perfectly fits the given clues "ant-eating mammals." These fascinating creatures are native to Africa and have unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in their specialized ecological niche.

 The Crossword clue "ant-eating mammals" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
7 Little Words	11 October 2017	AARDVARKS