Enrichment is an integral part of animals’ lives. Especially when they dwell in confined spaces of zoo exhibits.
That’s why it’s so important for them to have enrichment activities and toys to stimulate them mentally and physically, so that they do not grow bored and depressed while in captivity.
Just take Jade, the 16-year-old female Giant anteater at the San Francisco Zoo. She has an absolute blast playing with her mobile enrichment and is just about the cutest thing we have ever witnessed.
As this video shows, this beautiful creature just has a grand old time watching this thing sway back and forth. Jade even mixes it up with her mobile enrichment of it, grabbing it with her powerful claws and knocking it around a bit.
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It’s honestly adorable to see how playful she is. She also demonstrates solid musical talent. It is a nice melodic tune that is created through the bamboo wind chimes on this mobile enrichment, banging together.
It’s simple and soothing, and we hope that Jade enjoys hearing it as much as we do.
As this other video shows, these wonderfully curious creatures love to sniff around. Thanks to their elongated snouts, they have a phenomenal sense of smell. In fact, their sense of smell is so good that they can even differentiate between different ant and termite species!
Unfortunately, the Giant anteater is Central America’s most endangered mammal species. There are currently fewer than 5,000 giant anteaters left in the wild, which is why they are considered to be a vulnerable species by the IUCN.
In addition to low reproductive rates, hunting, habitat destruction, and climate change have led to significant population decreases for these magnificent creatures. At least Jade is living her best life, entertaining herself by making sweet music with her mobile enrichment.
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