Vulnerable
Sloth (Three-toed)
Bradypus tridactylus
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About
The three-toed sloth is a slow-moving mammal known for its laid-back lifestyle and unique adaptations for arboreal living. They spend almost their entire lives in trees and move very slowly.
Habitat
Rainforests of Central and South America
Diet
Herbivorous - leaves, shoots, and fruits
In Pop Culture
Zootopia
movieFlash is a three-toed sloth character known for his extremely slow movements.
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Fun Facts
- Sloths move so slowly that algae grows on their fur, providing camouflage.
- They sleep for up to 20 hours a day.
- Sloths only descend from trees about once a week to defecate.
Conservation
StatusVulnerable
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