Three-toed sloths have no incisor or canine teeth,
just a set of peg-shaped cheek teeth.
The sloth is the world's slowest mammal, so that means algae grows on its furry coat. The plant gives it a greenish tint that is useful camouflage in the trees of it’s home.
All sloths are built for life in the treetops. They spend nearly all of their time aloft, hanging from branches with a powerful grip. This grip is helped by their long claws. (Dead sloths have been known to maintain their grip and remain hanging on the branch) Even when awake they often stay still.
Their fur can range from brown to black. Some sloths have a light brown fur. There are many other colours as well.
The sloth is the world's slowest mammal, so that means algae grows on its furry coat. The plant gives it a greenish tint that is useful camouflage in the trees of it’s home.
All sloths are built for life in the treetops. They spend nearly all of their time aloft, hanging from branches with a powerful grip. This grip is helped by their long claws. (Dead sloths have been known to maintain their grip and remain hanging on the branch) Even when awake they often stay still.
Their fur can range from brown to black. Some sloths have a light brown fur. There are many other colours as well.