1Step 1 of 7
Draw the body
Draw a big oval body with a round back. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Anteater
This cartoon anteater is a big oval body, a long thin snout, a small ear, a bushy tail, a dark stripe and four legs. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 20 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon anteater, step by step
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Add the head and long snout
On the right, draw a small head that stretches into a very long, thin snout.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the face
Draw a small eye with a white shine near the top of the head, a little round ear and a dark nose at the tip of the snout.
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Add the bushy tail
On the left, draw a big bushy tail that curves up high.
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Draw the stripe
Across the shoulder, draw a dark stripe with a light edge, going from the chest up to the back.
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Draw the legs
Under the body, draw four thick legs with long claws on the front feet.
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Color your anteater
Grey brown for the body and head, dark brown for the tail and legs, black for the stripe and white for its edge.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon anteater
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Long snout
Make the snout long and thin, almost as long as the head and neck together.
3
Big tail
Draw the tail big and bushy, curving up high.
4
Stripe
The black stripe with a white edge goes from the chest up over the shoulder.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your anteater, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon anteater in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon anteater easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Does an anteater have teeth?
No. Anteaters have no teeth. They use a long sticky tongue to eat ants.
How long is an anteater tongue?
A giant anteater tongue can be about 60 centimeters long.
What colors do I need for a cartoon anteater?
Grey brown, dark brown, black and white.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
