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A thread about the different types of #sloths.
Not all sloths are the same. There are 6 species in total.
4 species of three-toed sloths and 2 species of two-toed sloths.
Not all sloths are the same. There are 6 species in total.
4 species of three-toed sloths and 2 species of two-toed sloths.
The brown-throated sloth (Bradypus variegatus) is the most common three-toed sloth. It is found in Central & South America.
Commonly between 40-69cm, and can weigh as much as 6.5kg.
Commonly between 40-69cm, and can weigh as much as 6.5kg.
The Pygmy three-toed sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus) is critically endangered, with 79 left in the wild in 2012.
These smaller #sloths (~50cm long) are found in Isla Escudo de Veraguas in Panama.
Other than being smaller, they generally resemble the brown-throated sloth above.
These smaller #sloths (~50cm long) are found in Isla Escudo de Veraguas in Panama.
Other than being smaller, they generally resemble the brown-throated sloth above.
The pale-throated three-toed #sloth (Bradypus tridactylus) looks very similar to the brown-throated sloth. However, they have a pale yellow patch on the throat.
While they might not be able to see color, they have a good sense of smell and hearing.
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While they might not be able to see color, they have a good sense of smell and hearing.
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The maned sloth (Bradypus torquatus) is a three-toed sloth found in Brazil.
Maned sloths are bigger than other #sloths. They are also classified as 'vulnerable'.
They spend 60-80% of their day sleeping. Every day is a Sunday for them.
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Maned sloths are bigger than other #sloths. They are also classified as 'vulnerable'.
They spend 60-80% of their day sleeping. Every day is a Sunday for them.
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The Hoffmann's two-toed #sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni) is nocturnal in some locations.
Some speculate this is because they compete for space with brown-throated sloths that are active by day.
Hoffmann's #sloths are generally larger than three-toed sloths.
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Some speculate this is because they compete for space with brown-throated sloths that are active by day.
Hoffmann's #sloths are generally larger than three-toed sloths.
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Our last sloth species is the Linnaeus's two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus).
These #sloths look similar to the Hoffmann's sloth above. They are also primarily nocturnal.
In terms of size, they're as big as a small dog.
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These #sloths look similar to the Hoffmann's sloth above. They are also primarily nocturnal.
In terms of size, they're as big as a small dog.
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