Sloth Facts for Kids

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What is the common name for Bradypus?

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Three-Toed Sloths

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How long do sloths sleep each day?

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Up to 20 hours a day.

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Where do sloths live?

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In the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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What do sloths eat?

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They are herbivores.

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How do sloths move when on the ground?

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They dig their front claws into the dirt and drag their bodies.

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Why do some scientists think sloths are slow?

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To be less noticeable to predators like hawks and cats.

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What helps sloths blend in with green leaves?

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Algae that grows on their fur.

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How do sloths defend themselves if caught by a predator?

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They bite, hiss, slash with their claws, and shriek.

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What is a unique feature of three-toed sloths?

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They have two extra neck vertebrae that allow them to turn their heads almost all the way around.

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How often do sloths come down from the trees?

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About once every week to go to the bathroom.