How Fast Is Giant Anteater Tongue?

A giant anteater's tongue flicks in and out of ant mounds at about 4 m/s — up to 150 times per minute. The tongue itself is up to 60 cm long, coated in sticky saliva that traps thousands of insects per meal.

An anteater's tongue is up to 60 cm long — among the longest tongues, relative to body size, of any mammal.

• Same pace as a chicken running
• 150 flicks per minute