The Sloth Blog
Are Sloths Nocturnal? Why Their Body Clocks Def...
Sloths are often called nocturnal, but wild research shows a more flexible picture. Some are active by day and night, and even neighbours can keep different schedules.
Are Sloths Nocturnal? Why Their Body Clocks Def...
Sloths are often called nocturnal, but wild research shows a more flexible picture. Some are active by day and night, and even neighbours can keep different schedules.
How Does a Sloth Give Birth Upside Down?
Sloths usually give birth while hanging beneath a branch. A lower-canopy position, a well-developed newborn and an immediate grip help make this remarkable start possible.
How Does a Sloth Give Birth Upside Down?
Sloths usually give birth while hanging beneath a branch. A lower-canopy position, a well-developed newborn and an immediate grip help make this remarkable start possible.
Meet Hoffmann's Two-Toed Sloth: The Rainforest'...
Meet Hoffmann's two-toed sloth, a shaggy night-shift specialist whose hooked claws, varied plant diet and quiet canopy life suit forests from Central America into South America.
Meet Hoffmann's Two-Toed Sloth: The Rainforest'...
Meet Hoffmann's two-toed sloth, a shaggy night-shift specialist whose hooked claws, varied plant diet and quiet canopy life suit forests from Central America into South America.
Sloths and Swimming: Nature’s Surprising Aquati...
When most people think of sloths, they imagine slow movements, treetop lounging, and long naps. Few realize that these calm creatures are surprisingly strong swimmers. In fact, water is one...
Sloths and Swimming: Nature’s Surprising Aquati...
When most people think of sloths, they imagine slow movements, treetop lounging, and long naps. Few realize that these calm creatures are surprisingly strong swimmers. In fact, water is one...
How Sloths Keep Their Blood Moving While Hangin...
Sloths spend hours in positions that would make gravity awkward for most mammals. Their specialised arteries, veins and valves help keep blood moving through an upside-down life.
How Sloths Keep Their Blood Moving While Hangin...
Sloths spend hours in positions that would make gravity awkward for most mammals. Their specialised arteries, veins and valves help keep blood moving through an upside-down life.
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.