Science Kids: Sloths and Their Wacky World

The video explores the fascinating world of sloths, highlighting their unique adaptations for survival in the rainforests of Central and South America. It covers their sleep and eating habits, movement on the ground, and the care of newborn sloths. Despite their reputation for laziness, sloths are well-adapted creatures with slow, purposeful movements that help them conserve energy and avoid predators.

What type of animal are sloths?

• Mammals

• Amphibians

• Reptiles

• Insects

Where do sloths primarily live?

• Plains of the United States

• Rainforests of Central and South America

• All of the above

• Sahara Desert

How long do sloths typically live in the wild?

• About 40 years

• Between 20 and 30 years

• About 5 years

• More than 50 years

When do nocturnal animals like sloths sleep?

• At night

• B and C

• During the day

• Once per week

What gives a sloth's fur its greenish hue?

• All of the above

• The leaves it eats

• The algae that grows on its fur

• The insects who live in its fur

What is a unique feature of a sloth's stomach?

• Very small

• Four chambers

• None of the above

• Breaks down food quickly

Why might a sloth leave its tree home?

• To find a mate

• All of the above

• To eliminate waste

• To find a new food source

How many babies do female sloths typically have each year?

• None of the above

• Five babies

• Two babies

• One baby

What unusual noise does a hungry baby sloth make?

• A squeak sneeze

• A soft purr

• A high-pitched whistle

• A loud roar

What is used to help a baby sloth develop its muscles?

• A climbing frame

• A sloth teddy bear

• A small tree

• A set of weights