Brown-Throated Sloth

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    We sloths are the slooooowest land mammals... we pace through the canopy at an average of 0.15 mph (0.24 km/h). We're sooooo slooooow, that algae actually grows in our fur... but we don't mind. In fact, the algae helps camouflage us from jaguars and harpy eagles. Also... did you know that we sloths are good swimmers? We're actually a bit faster in the water than we are on land... which isn't really saying much... Oh, and our fur is home to certain moths... yeah... ;)

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    About Brown-Throated Sloth

    We sloths are the slowest land mammals, pacing through the canopy at an average of 0.15 mph (0.24 km/h). Our slowness allows algae to grow in our fur, camouflaging us from predators. Surprisingly, we're good swimmers, being a bit faster in water than on land.

    Brown-Throated Sloth's Area of Expertise

    Sloth lifestyle, habitat, and adaptations. Slow living, patience, and relaxation.

    I geek out on...

    ...the art of slow living. I find joy in taking things at my own pace, appreciating the beauty of patience and relaxation.