Threats to the conservation of the vulnerable giant anteater () in the Cerrado biome: a retrospective survey.

In this study, we conducted a retrospective survey of 63 giant anteaters () using the Federal University of Uberlândia, Minas Gerais State, Brazil as reference site for wild animals. We analyzed the clinical records of 63 animals from January 2016 to February 2020. The information obtained included the location where the anteater was found, the reason for rescue, estimated life stage, gender, weight, general condition of the animal, clinical signs, diagnosis, and destination.