Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
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Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth
Bradypus variegatus
The Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth is a slow-moving animal that loves to hang out in trees. They have long arms and can sleep for up to 20 hours a day, making them one of the sleepiest animals in the world!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth has shaggy, grey-brown fur with a distinctive dark mask around its eyes and a pale brown throat. Its small, flat face and three long, curved claws on each limb make it visually unique among arboreal mammals.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPilosaFamilyBradypodidaeGenusBradypus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A sloth's super strong grip lets them stay attached to branches even during powerful storms!
Sloths can survive bites from venomous snakes that would kill most other mammals!
Sloths have more neck bones than a giraffe, allowing them to turn their heads nearly 270 degrees!
Their fur parts along their belly, so rainwater flows off easily when they're hanging upside down!
Special abilities
Ability
Upside-Down Acrobat
Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth can hang upside down for hours because of special tendons that lock their claws, saving energy.
Ability
Leafy Gut Power
Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth has a huge four-chambered stomach that helps them digest tough, low-nutrient leaves slowly.
Ability
Living Camouflage
Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth has grooved fur that grows algae, giving them a green tint that helps them hide in trees.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 50-70 cm
- Weight
- 2.5-6 kg
- Lifespan
- 20-30 years
- Top Speed
- 0.5 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 150-180 days
Diet & Feeding
These slow-moving mammals munch on leaves, buds, and twigs high in the trees.
Primary Foods
- leaves
- buds
- twigs
- flowers
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Harpy Eagle
Harpia harpyja
A main predator in its rainforest home.
eaten by
Jaguar
Panthera onca
These big cats will hunt sloths if they can catch them.
symbiotic with
Sloth Algae
Trichophilus welckeri
Algae grows on fur, providing camouflage and possibly nutrients.
symbiotic with
Sloth Moth
Cryptoses choloepi
Moths live in fur and lay eggs in sloth droppings.
depends on
Trumpet Tree
Cecropia obtusifolia
A favored tree species for food and shelter.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Sloths are gentle and slow, but it's best to watch them from a distance and not touch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth?
50-70 cm
How much does Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth weigh?
2.5-6 kg
How long does Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth live?
20-30 years
How fast can Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth move?
0.5 km/h
What does Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth eat?
These slow-moving mammals munch on leaves, buds, and twigs high in the trees.
Where is Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth usually found?
Forests
How does Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth usually have?
1
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