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• Sloth

  Sloths are slow-moving, arboreal mammals native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. They are famous for their extremely slow metabolism and their habit of spending almost all their lives hanging upside down from trees. Two main types exist: two-toed and three-toed sloths. Sloths are primarily herbivores, feeding on leaves, buds, and shoots. Their slow movement and camouflage (often aided by algae growing on their fur) help them avoid predators. They are an iconic symbol of Central American biodiversity.

  

  Habitat: The Sloth lives in Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, Belize, Panama, Guatemala, El-salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa-rica.