Sloths are a Neotropical group of xenarthran mammals constituting the suborder Folivora, including the extant arboreal tree sloths and extinct terrestrial ground sloths. Noted for their slowness of movement, tree sloths spend most of their lives hanging upside down in the trees of the tropical rainforests of South America and Central America .

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Sloths are tree-dwelling tropical mammals of Central and South America. They live in the rainforest canopy and are known for their slow and deliberate movements. There are two living families of sloths: two-fingered and three-fingered.

Feb 12, 2025 · Sloth, tree-dwelling mammal noted for its slowness of movement. All six living species are limited to the lowland tropical forests of South and Central America. They can be found in the forest canopy sunning, resting, or feeding on leaves.

Sloths—the adorable and lethargic animals living in treetops—depend on the health and survival of Central and South American tropical forests. Take a look at some common questions about sloths.

Feb 27, 2025 · Sloth bear, forest-dwelling bear inhabiting tropical or subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. Named for its slow-moving habits, the sloth bear can neither see nor hear well but has a good sense of smell.

1 day ago · The baby sloth will spend some time bonding with its mother before it makes its public debut. (Mary Hamula/San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance) The baby sloth was born on Feb. 8, 2025. (Mary Hamula ...

May 27, 2024 · “The Sloth is the world’s slowest moving mammal.” Sloths are animals that live in the treetops of Central and South American rainforests. They spend their days foraging and eating leaves, buds, and twigs. These slow-moving mammals sleep 15 to 20 hours and only move as far as about 40 yards each day.

2 days ago · What are sloth bears? Sloth bears are a type of bear native to India, Sri Lanka and Nepal that eat termites and ants, according to the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Sloths are medium-sized mammals best known for their remarkably slow movements, a trait that inspired their name. They are uniquely adapted to life in the trees, making them perfectly suited for an arboreal lifestyle. They are native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.