Anteaters are a category of long-snouted, insectivorous mammals native to Central and South America. Belonging to the suborder Vermilingua, they are characterized by their elongated snouts, long tongues, and absence of teeth. As a part of the larger animal kingdom, they fall under the category of carnivorous mammals due to their diet primarily consisting of ants and termites. Despite their carnivorous nature, they are generally harmless to other animals and humans.