ta·man·du·a 
(tə-mănd-ə)
(tə-mănd-ə)n.
Either of two small nocturnal anteaters (Tamandua tetradactyla or T. mexicana) of southern Mexico and Central and South America, having thick, bristly fur and dwelling in trees during the day.
[Portuguese tamanduá, from Tupí ta-monduá, from monduar, to catch.]
tamanduasouthern tamandua
Tamandua tetradactyla