Our Very Own, STEWIE!!!

[Coondoglover]

Hi, Stewie! You are so adorable! You look all ready for Santa in this picture. You seem very smart for all you have learned, and you must be a ton of fun, too! I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with your family. Congrats on POTD and Merry Christmas!

[karlyb]

Oh, wow! I've never seen or considered an anteater as a pet. But you are a very handsome boy Stewie. You look so soft and clean, and cute in your Santa suit. I hope you and your sweetie Pua have a wonderful Christmas. You are a very unique POTD!

[TamanduaGirl]

Thank you all very much. We got our Christmas goodies today but the pics aren't up just yet so it was a special day. Santa visited us early maybe he saw we were pet of the day. I was even good and didn't poop behind the couch(Stewie has been going through a rebellious stage). We played and ran around and Pua gave me a arm and neck massage and then cuddled with mom under a new blankie on the couch. ~Stewie

Tamanduas should have a captive lifespan similar to a small dog if cared for properly. Average lifespan was 9yrs but the quality of captive care has gone up greatly with more recent studies and shared info. The most recent old age death at a zoo was 19yrs. While we don't know Pua's true age I am fairly sure she was fairly young 1.5-2yrs and she doesn't act old. So we expect to have both around for a long time to come. OH my 19yrs of Stewie lol.