Forget Cats And Dogs...These 8 Facts Will Get You Ready To Adopt A Sloth

by N/A, 11 years ago | 1 min read

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1. Sloths only leave the trees about once a week.

The trees are safer for the animals because it protects them from natural predators like jaguars and eagles.

2. Sloths are slow for a reason.

They have low metabolisms which keep them from moving fast. On an average day, they'll travel about 41 yards.

3. Because of their low metabolisms, sloths don't eat very much.

They mainly snack on leaves and twigs.

4. Sloths are actually really good swimmers!

5. Female sloths have one baby at a time, and continue to keep in touch with that baby even after it's matured.

When the baby matures, it will continue to stay close to the mother.

6. Sloths aren't endangered, but some species are threatened due to habitat loss.

7. Sloths sleep for 15 hours per day.

Every person's dream!

8. They also have a low body temperature, at about 86 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit.