The Sloth Blog
Why the Best Sloth Selfie Is Taken From a Distance
A close-up sloth photo may look harmless, but handling and crowding can compromise welfare. Here is how to enjoy a wild sloth encounter without becoming part of the problem.
Why the Best Sloth Selfie Is Taken From a Distance
A close-up sloth photo may look harmless, but handling and crowding can compromise welfare. Here is how to enjoy a wild sloth encounter without becoming part of the problem.
How Strong Is a Sloth's Grip? The Science Behin...
Sloths carry less muscle than many similar-sized mammals, yet their grip can exceed their own body weight. Their strength is precisely placed for life beneath branches.
How Strong Is a Sloth's Grip? The Science Behin...
Sloths carry less muscle than many similar-sized mammals, yet their grip can exceed their own body weight. Their strength is precisely placed for life beneath branches.
Why Sloth Fur Grows the 'Wrong' Way
Sloth fur grows in the opposite direction to most mammal coats. It is a clever fit for an animal that spends much of life hanging beneath wet rainforest branches.
Why Sloth Fur Grows the 'Wrong' Way
Sloth fur grows in the opposite direction to most mammal coats. It is a clever fit for an animal that spends much of life hanging beneath wet rainforest branches.
Do Sloths Have Tails? The Tiny Clue That Separa...
Three-fingered sloths have a short, sturdy tail, while two-fingered sloths effectively do not. This tiny feature reveals a surprisingly deep family difference.
Do Sloths Have Tails? The Tiny Clue That Separa...
Three-fingered sloths have a short, sturdy tail, while two-fingered sloths effectively do not. This tiny feature reveals a surprisingly deep family difference.
7 Cosy Sloth Gifts for Anyone Who Loves Slow Li...
Seven cheerful sloth gifts for making a home, desk or everyday routine feel a little cosier, calmer and more personal.
7 Cosy Sloth Gifts for Anyone Who Loves Slow Li...
Seven cheerful sloth gifts for making a home, desk or everyday routine feel a little cosier, calmer and more personal.
Are There Six or Seven Sloth Species? A Family ...
Many guides list six living sloth species, while specialist sources now recognise seven. The difference comes from new research splitting the maned sloth into northern and southern species.
Are There Six or Seven Sloth Species? A Family ...
Many guides list six living sloth species, while specialist sources now recognise seven. The difference comes from new research splitting the maned sloth into northern and southern species.