15 Interesting True Facts About Sloths

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  • 01

    Sloths are clumsy on land but are great swimmers.

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  • 02

    Sloths are arboreal animals, so they spend most of their time in trees.

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  • 03

    Sloths only urinate/defecate once a week.

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  • 04

    Algae grow on their fur, which camouflages them green.

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  • 05

    Sloths are nocturnal animals.

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  • 06

    Sloths diets consist mostly of leaves which gives them minimal energy and nutrition.

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  • 07

    Contrary to their reputation, sloths only sleep about 10 hours a day.

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  • 08

    Sloths defecate and urinate at the same place every time and because of this they are vulnerable to predators.

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  • 09

    Three-toed sloths can turn their heads almost 360 degrees.

    Vertebrate
  • 10

    Sloths’ primary predators include eagles, snakes, and jaguars.

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  • 11

    Sloths can retain their grip after death.

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  • 12

    Sloths have up to four-inch-long claws used to hold onto tree branches.

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  • 13

    Sloths are solitary creatures who only gather to mate.

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  • 14

    Female sloths are normally pregnant for seven to 10 months and will only give birth to one baby.

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  • 15

    Sloths can live up to 40 years old.

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