Meghan's Sloth Presentation
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Sloth
Noun 1. Any of various slow-moving mammals (genera Bradypus and Choloepus) that inhabit tropical forests of South and Central America
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Where Do Sloths Live?
Sloths in the Media.
Sloths in the Media.
Sloths in the Media.
Sloths in the Media.
Sloths in the Media.
Sloths in the Media.
Sloth Basics
• Two main types: Three toed and Two toed
The three-toed sloth has three toes.
The two-toed sloth has two toes.
The three-toed sloth has three toes.
The two-toed sloth has two toes.
On his forelimbs only!
Sloth Basics
• Two main types: Three toed and Two toed• Arboreal
Sloth Basics
• Two main types: Three toed and Two toed• Arboreal• Slow
Algae growth on sloths’ bodies provides camouflage, which protects them from predators:Jaguars, birds, and anacondas.
Sloth Basics
• Two main types: Three toed and Two toed• Arboreal• Slow• Sleepy
Sloth Basics
• Two main types: Three toed and Two toed• Arboreal• Slow• Sleepy• Herbivores
Evolution of the Sloth
Megalonyx, ancestor of the two toed sloth!
Evolution of the Sloth
Megatherium, ancestor of the three toed sloth!
Closest living relative…
The Anteater!
The Life of a Sloth
Mother sloths usually have one baby per year.
Newborn sloths drink their mothers milk for nutrition.
Mothers carry their babies around on their bellies at all times; this provides protection, warmth, and camouflage.
The Life of a Sloth
Baby Sloths can adventure on their own at six months old.
The Life of a SlothAdult sloths are usually solitary animals.
They grow to be about 23 inches long.
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Sloths are excellent swimmers!
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Sloths can retain their grip after death – sometimes for several weeks!
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Sloths are gentle and love to cuddle!
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Sloths are endangered species.
Although always able to withstand natural predators, sloths are
threatened by a new one:Deforestation.
The Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica
Video of baby sloth siblings being treated for mange at the sanctuary!
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