Sloth Facts

(Dedicated to Leah 6W)

Sloths are medium-sized mammals belonging to the families Megalonychidae and Bradypodidae, classified into six species. They are part of the order Pilosa and are therefore related to anteaters, which sport a similar set of specialized claws.

Scientific name: Folivora

Daily sleep: Brown-throated sloth: 15 – 18 hours

Higher classification: Pilosa

Mass: Brown-throated sloth: 2.2 – 6.3 kg, Pale-throated sloth: 3.8 – 6.5 kg, Maned sloth: 4.5 – 10 kg
Length: Brown-throated sloth: 42 – 80 cm, Pale-throated sloth: 50 – 75 cm, Maned sloth: 55 – 75 cm

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