Superstars of Slow

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What is a sloth?

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A sloth is a slow-moving mammal that lives in trees and is known for its relaxed lifestyle.

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Where do sloths spend most of their time?

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Sloths spend a lot of time in trees.

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What do sloths eat?

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Sloths primarily eat leaves, fruits, and flowers.

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What is the main reason the author wrote about sloths?

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To provide the reader with interesting facts about sloths.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unnoticed'?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not', so 'unnoticed' means 'not seen'.

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What is the size of a typical sloth?

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Sloths grow to be about 25 inches long, similar to the size of a human baby.

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What is one unique feature of sloths?

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Sloths have gentle brown eyes and a flat little nose.

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What is the slowest mammal on Earth?

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The sloth is known as the slowest mammal on Earth.

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What is a sloth sanctuary?

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A sloth sanctuary is a place that helps care for and protect sloths.

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Why do scientists study sloths?

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Scientists want to know more about sloths and their behaviors.