The Slowest Animal in the World

7 fascinating facts about sloths:

1. Slow Metabolism
Sloths have one of the slowest metabolisms in the animal kingdom. It takes them up to a month to fully digest a single meal!

2. Algae-Covered Fur
Sloths' fur grows in the opposite direction of most mammals, which helps rainwater flow off. It also hosts algae, giving them a greenish tint that camouflages them in trees.

3. Three-toed Sloths Can Swim
Sloths are surprisingly strong swimmers! They can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes underwater and use their long arms to paddle through rivers.

4. Two-toed Sloths Have More Teeth
Two-toed sloths have 8 teeth, while the three-toed sloths only have 6—both have no incisors!

5. They Only Poop Once a Week
Sloths descend from trees to poop, which can take hours! They do this about once a week, making it a risky but necessary trip.

6. Sloths Sleep Up to 20 Hours a Day
Sloths are known for their extreme laziness, spending 20 hours of their day napping or resting!

7. Claws as Tools
Sloths' claws are so strong that they can hold onto tree branches even after they die. It helps them remain clung to trees post-mortem.


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