Sloth Life
Sloths are amazing creatures. Here are some facts about them!
Favorite Foods | Leaves, Twigs, Flower Buds, & Berries |
Species | Pygmy three-toed sloth, Maned sloth, Pale-throated sloth, Brown-throated sloth, Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth, Hoffman’s two-toed sloth |
Types | Two toed & Three Toed |
Average Size | Sloths can be anywhere from 5-22 lbs and 17-30" long depending on the species. |
Speed | Sloths travel at .17mph max |
Fun Fact | Sloth's internal organs are attached to their rib cage inside. This allows them to hang upside down for around 90% of their life without crushing their lungs. |