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Mammal ยท Tropical rainforest
Three-toed sloth
Bradypus variegatus
Meet the animal
Life as a three-toed sloth
Three-toed sloths move slowly through the forests of Central and South America.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Long curved claws provide a secure grip, while a slow metabolism saves energy from a leafy diet.
Did you know?
Surprising fact
Algae growing in a sloth's fur can add green camouflage.