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[–] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 18 points 2 weeks ago (9 children)

The German name Ameisenbär translates to ants bear. Because it's in league with the ants!

[–] I_am_10_squirrels@beehaw.org 10 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

And because every animal in German is described in relation to bears.

Raccoon? Wash bear

Ant eater? Ant bear

Slug? Homeless bear

Turtle? Shield bear

[–] Kratzkopf@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 weeks ago

Tardigrade? Bear animal

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