The Sloth Blog
Why Two-Toed Sloths Now Have Stronger Trade Pro...
Two species of two-toed sloth now have stronger international trade protection. Here is what CITES Appendix II changes, and what it does not.
Why Two-Toed Sloths Now Have Stronger Trade Pro...
Two species of two-toed sloth now have stronger international trade protection. Here is what CITES Appendix II changes, and what it does not.
Do Sloths Fart? The Tiny Video That Changed the...
For years, sloths were described as mammals that could not fart. A tiny bubble-filled video changed the safest answer, while leaving plenty for scientists to investigate.
Do Sloths Fart? The Tiny Video That Changed the...
For years, sloths were described as mammals that could not fart. A tiny bubble-filled video changed the safest answer, while leaving plenty for scientists to investigate.
Why This Pale Baby Sloth Is Not an Albino
A pale baby sloth spotted in Costa Rica has leucism, not albinism. Its unusual coat offers a rare chance to learn how colour and camouflage shape life in the canopy.
Why This Pale Baby Sloth Is Not an Albino
A pale baby sloth spotted in Costa Rica has leucism, not albinism. Its unusual coat offers a rare chance to learn how colour and camouflage shape life in the canopy.
Could Two-Toed Sloths Be Hiding More Species Th...
New genomic research suggests Amazonian two-toed sloths may include at least three species, revealing hidden diversity that conservation plans need to protect.
Could Two-Toed Sloths Be Hiding More Species Th...
New genomic research suggests Amazonian two-toed sloths may include at least three species, revealing hidden diversity that conservation plans need to protect.
Sloths’ Unique Physical Features: Nature’s Mast...
Sloths are some of the most recognizable and fascinating animals in the rainforest, not just for their slow lifestyle but also for their extraordinary physical features. Every part of a...
Sloths’ Unique Physical Features: Nature’s Mast...
Sloths are some of the most recognizable and fascinating animals in the rainforest, not just for their slow lifestyle but also for their extraordinary physical features. Every part of a...
The Orange Patch on a Male Sloth's Back Is Not ...
That orange mark on a male three-fingered sloth is a natural patch called a speculum. New research offers clues about what it may communicate, while leaving the mystery open.
The Orange Patch on a Male Sloth's Back Is Not ...
That orange mark on a male three-fingered sloth is a natural patch called a speculum. New research offers clues about what it may communicate, while leaving the mystery open.