5 Fascinating Facts About
Sloth
Charles Strawn
Two Types of Sloths
1
Sloths are categorized into two types: the two-toed and three-toed sloths, each with unique characteristics.
Spend Most of Their Lives Hanging
2
Sloths spend most of their lives hanging upside down from tree branches, thanks to their strong, curved claws.
Slowest Metabolic Rate
3
Due to the slowest metabolic rates, sloths require 30 days to fully digest one leaf.
Only Defecate About Once a Week
4
Sloths descend from trees to defecate about once a week, an activity that consumes their significant energy.
Spend 20 Hours a Day Sleeping
5
Sloths are extremely lazy, spending up to 20 hours a day sleeping.
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