• One offspring is born every year. The baby clings to the mother's fur for about five months.
• "Sloth" means laziness because they sleep about 15 hours a day! They are very slow moving and have a slow metabolism.
• The sloth eats, sleeps, mates, and gives birth while hanging by their powerful arms and claws upside down!
• Many predators eat sloths, so they protect themselves with camouflage. A green crest of algae grows in their hair, making them blend in with the foliage around them. They will claw and nip if they are cornered. They are excellent swimmers! To escape from predators, they will sometimes dive into a nearby river.
• Rarely does the sloth descend to the ground. It is impossible for them to walk with their claws, so they must drag their bodies on the ground. 
• Similar to an owl, the sloth has the ability to turn its head in almost all directions. 
  

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