Carol DM
Continuing with my series of some of the Rainforest animals.
They are all so beautiful and deserve to live and be shared.
If you missed the first three posts of the series you can see them here:
Animals of the Rainforest ~ #1
Animals of the Rainforest ~ #2
Animals of the Rainforest ~ #3
4. Brown-Throated Three-Toed Sloth
This cat-sized mammal, typically weighing 8 – 9 pounds, has a round head, a short snout, small eyes, long legs, tiny ears and a stubby tail. Sloths have long, coarse fur that is light brown in color, but often appears green due to the blue-green algae that grow there. Instead of toes, their front and hind feet have three curved claws that allow them to easily hook onto tree branches and hang upside-down.
Sloths can rotate their heads nearly 90 degrees, and their mouths are shaped so they look like they are always smiling. Males are distinguishable from females because they usually have a bright yellow or orange patch of fur located between their shoulders.
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Brown-Throated Three-Toed Sloth ~ Amazing right!
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I saw a sloth at the zoo. But I don’t know much about him.
I saw them there as well and they are interesting to watch.
I think Sloths are so cute. They’re little faces lol.
I agree with you. Good to see you.
I am reminded of Zootopia and Flash in that.
That is a nice memory. I love these animals.
when we were in Germany, we went to the Rostock zoo. we went upstairs to see the sloth exhibit. They, the sloths were literally overhead on a rope that stretched between two areas.
I had a cousin that was stationed in the navy in Germany and remember him talking about that zoo. I have seen them in zoos, very cool animals to watch.
there is no cage between you and them, they are literally right above your head – so much fun!
I wold stay for hours to see that. Animals are the best.
we stood there for a good 40 minutes watching
Amazing animals never seen one live..
I have seen them in zoos and they are so cool to watch.
That’s okay. we don’t have them in zoo here in Nigeria
This is a creature we don’t get to see in sub-Saharan Africa
I only get to see them in zoos in the US.
I think sloths are such amazing and interesting animals.
I do as well, they take their time getting around for sure.
A very unusual but beautiful animal. I saw her in a documentary.
I have seen this one in documentaries as well as the zoo.
Sloths are such interesting and unique animals. I like it how this one is smiling for the photo.
They really are incredible to watch. He is smiling for the camera. 🙂
A very interesting animal …. I have never seen it and I also hear about it for the first time
Good to see you friend, I love these rainforest animals.
Amazing and so cute indeed !!!
I thought so too, thanks for the visit.