Sloths

• why-sloths-move-at-a-glacial-pace
• sloths-slow-digestion-can-take-up-to-a-month
• sloths-fur-orientation-protects-against-rain
• sloths-fur-hosts-a-mini-ecosystem
• sloths-curved-claws-are-multi-purpose
• sloths-use-their-tails-as-balance-aids
• sloths-sleep-up-to-15-20-hours-a-day
• sloths-produce-less-body-heat-than-most-mammals
• sloths-host-unique-fungi-that-protect-their-skin
• sloths-host-moths-in-their-fur
• sloths-have-unique-algae-camouflage
• sloths-have-specialized-mitochondria-to-conserve-energy
• sloths-have-special-claws-for-hanging
• sloths-have-few-predators-but-are-vulnerable
• sloths-have-extra-neck-vertebrae
• sloths-have-an-extra-neck-vertebrae-compared-to-most-mammals
• sloths-have-algae-growing-on-their-fur
• sloths-have-a-unique-jaw-structure-for-leaf-diet
• sloths-have-a-unique-digestive-system
• sloths-have-a-slow-reproductive-rate
• sloths-have-a-low-pressure-circulatory-system
• sloths-have-a-low-body-temperature
• sloths-eat-a-leaf-based-diet-and-rarely-drink-water
• sloths-descend-to-the-ground-once-a-week
• sloths-descend-from-the-ground-slowly
• sloths-contribute-to-rainforest-ecosystems
• sloths-communicate-with-high-pitched-sounds
• sloths-communicate-with-high-pitched-screeches
• sloths-communicate-through-scent
• sloths-can-turn-their-heads-almost-completely-around
• sloths-can-swim-efficiently
• sloths-can-survive-on-very-little-water
• sloths-can-slow-their-heart-rate-dramatically
• sloths-can-rotate-their-heads-nearly-270-degrees
• sloths-can-rotate-their-ankles-180-degrees
• sloths-can-move-surprisingly-quickly-in-water
• sloths-can-make-their-own-vitamin-d
• sloths-can-live-for-over-20-years-in-the-wild
• sloths-can-hold-their-breath-for-up-to-40-minutes
• sloths-can-hang-by-one-limb
• sloths-can-digest-toxic-leaves
• sloths-are-surprisingly-strong-for-their-size
• sloths-are-surprisingly-strong
• sloths-are-mostly-solitary-creatures
• sloths-are-masters-of-energy-conservation
• sloths-are-masters-of-camouflage
• sloths-are-iconic-for-popular-culture
• sloths-are-hosts-to-unique-bacteria-in-their-stomachs
• sloths-are-excellent-swimmers

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