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Sloths are clumsy on land but are great swimmers.
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Sloths are arboreal animals, so they spend most of their time in trees.
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Sloths only urinate/defecate once a week.
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Algae grow on their fur, which camouflages them green.
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Sloths are nocturnal animals.
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Sloths diets consist mostly of leaves which gives them minimal energy and nutrition.
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Contrary to their reputation, sloths only sleep about 10 hours a day.
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Sloths defecate and urinate at the same place every time and because of this they are vulnerable to predators.
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Three-toed sloths can turn their heads almost 360 degrees.
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Sloths’ primary predators include eagles, snakes, and jaguars.
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Sloths can retain their grip after death.
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Sloths have up to four-inch-long claws used to hold onto tree branches.
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Sloths are solitary creatures who only gather to mate.
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Female sloths are normally pregnant for seven to 10 months and will only give birth to one baby.
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Sloths can live up to 40 years old.
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