5 Reasons Why Sloths Are Spectacular

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How many neck vertebrae do three-toed sloths have?

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Three-toed sloths have eight or nine neck vertebrae, which gives them more neck flexibility.

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What lives in sloth fur?

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Sloth fur is home to a whole ecosystem, including tiny animals, algae, moths, beetles, cockroaches, and worms.

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Where do sloths spend most of their time?

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Sloths spend most of their time in treetops and only come down about once a week.

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How do sloths give birth?

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Sloth moms give birth while hanging from tree branches, and the newborns crawl to their moms' bellies.

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Are sloths good swimmers?

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Yes, sloths are surprisingly good swimmers and move three times faster in water than on land.

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What is special about a sloth's stomach?

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A sloth's stomach has four chambers and can make up 20 to 30 percent of its body weight when full.