Hematology values of captive giant anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) and collared anteaters (Tamandua tetradactyla).

The article presents a study which reported the hematological results for 13 giant anteaters, Myrmecophaga tridactyla and 13 collared anteaters, Tamandua tetradactyla from zoos in Brazil. The researchers examined different parameters, including the red blood cell count, white blood cell count, and hemoglobin concentration. A survey done for hemoparasites noted that none was observed in thin blood smears. The results were found to be similar to those previously reported in the literature for these species.