Meghan's Sloth Presentation
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Sloth
Noun 1. Any of various slow-moving mammals (genera Bradypus and Choloepus) that inhabit tropical forests of South and Central America
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Where Do Sloths Live?
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Sloths in the Media.
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Sloths in the Media.
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Sloths in the Media.
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Sloths in the Media.
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Sloths in the Media.
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Sloths in the Media.
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Sloth Basics
• Two main types: Three toed and Two toed
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The three-toed sloth has three toes.
The two-toed sloth has two toes.
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The three-toed sloth has three toes.
The two-toed sloth has two toes.
On his forelimbs only!
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Sloth Basics
• Two main types: Three toed and Two toed• Arboreal
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Sloth Basics
• Two main types: Three toed and Two toed• Arboreal• Slow
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Algae growth on sloths’ bodies provides camouflage, which protects them from predators:Jaguars, birds, and anacondas.
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Sloth Basics
• Two main types: Three toed and Two toed• Arboreal• Slow• Sleepy
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Sloth Basics
• Two main types: Three toed and Two toed• Arboreal• Slow• Sleepy• Herbivores
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Evolution of the Sloth
Megalonyx, ancestor of the two toed sloth!
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Evolution of the Sloth
Megatherium, ancestor of the three toed sloth!
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Closest living relative…
The Anteater!
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The Life of a Sloth
Mother sloths usually have one baby per year.
Newborn sloths drink their mothers milk for nutrition.
Mothers carry their babies around on their bellies at all times; this provides protection, warmth, and camouflage.
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The Life of a Sloth
Baby Sloths can adventure on their own at six months old.
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The Life of a SlothAdult sloths are usually solitary animals.
They grow to be about 23 inches long.
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You May Not Know!
Sloths are excellent swimmers!
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You May Not Know!
Sloths can retain their grip after death – sometimes for several weeks!
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You May Not Know!
Sloths are gentle and love to cuddle!
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You May Not Know!
Sloths are endangered species.
Although always able to withstand natural predators, sloths are
threatened by a new one:Deforestation.
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The Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica
Video of baby sloth siblings being treated for mange at the sanctuary!