The Sloth Blog
What Are Jumping Genes? The New Clues Hidden in...
A new chromosome-level sloth genome has revealed an extraordinary history of copied genes. Here is what jumping genes are, what scientists found and what remains unproven.
What Are Jumping Genes? The New Clues Hidden in...
A new chromosome-level sloth genome has revealed an extraordinary history of copied genes. Here is what jumping genes are, what scientists found and what remains unproven.
Sloths Have Three Ways to Move, and Climbing Is...
Sloths do not move in just one slow shuffle. Research shows distinct patterns for hanging below branches, climbing trunks and crawling on the ground, with vertical climbing emerging as their...
Sloths Have Three Ways to Move, and Climbing Is...
Sloths do not move in just one slow shuffle. Research shows distinct patterns for hanging below branches, climbing trunks and crawling on the ground, with vertical climbing emerging as their...
Atty the Baby Sloth Takes His First Solo Crawl ...
Scotland's first baby sloth has taken a tiny solo crawl at Edinburgh Zoo. Meet Atty and learn how young two-toed sloths gradually gain confidence while staying close to mum.
Atty the Baby Sloth Takes His First Solo Crawl ...
Scotland's first baby sloth has taken a tiny solo crawl at Edinburgh Zoo. Meet Atty and learn how young two-toed sloths gradually gain confidence while staying close to mum.
How Rescued Sloths Are Learning to Take Part in...
Eight rescued sloths in Florida are learning to step onto scales and hold X-ray positions voluntarily, helping vets monitor them with less handling and stress.
How Rescued Sloths Are Learning to Take Part in...
Eight rescued sloths in Florida are learning to step onto scales and hold X-ray positions voluntarily, helping vets monitor them with less handling and stress.
How Do Scientists Count Sloths Hidden in the Ra...
Counting sloths is harder than spotting them on holiday. Costa Rica's Great Sloth Census combines forest surveys, thermal drones and lessons from a pioneering scat detection dog.
How Do Scientists Count Sloths Hidden in the Ra...
Counting sloths is harder than spotting them on holiday. Costa Rica's Great Sloth Census combines forest surveys, thermal drones and lessons from a pioneering scat detection dog.
Why Do Two-Toed Sloths Have So Many Ribs?
Two-toed sloths can have an astonishing 21 pairs of ribs. Their long rib cage surrounds a large digestive system and belongs to a body built for life suspended beneath branches.
Why Do Two-Toed Sloths Have So Many Ribs?
Two-toed sloths can have an astonishing 21 pairs of ribs. Their long rib cage surrounds a large digestive system and belongs to a body built for life suspended beneath branches.