Sloths and Their Natural Predators

Sloths are the ideal representation of calm: slow-moving, sleepy, and perfectly at ease in the treetops. But life in the wild ...

The survival strategy of sloths: How camouflage and stillness protect them from predators

Sloths are often perceived as being slow-moving and harmless; however, sloths have a harrowing life in the wild. They are native to the rainforests of Central and South America and are surrounded by ...
KTVZ

Two-toed sloths may be slow, but Berry is settling in quickly at the Oregon Zoo in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Good news doesn’t always travel fast. Berry, a Linne’s two-toed sloth, slowly made her debut at the Oregon Zoo last week. Though sloths aren’t known for their speed, care staff ...
The Florida Times-Union

They're slow, adorable and love hanging out: Here's the Jacksonville Zoo's 2 new sloths

Two female sloths named Chata and Baby Ruth have, slowly, taken up residence at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Chata is a 29-year-old Hoffman’s two-toed sloth, while Baby Ruth is a 6-year-old ...