The pale-throated sloth (Bradypus tridactylus) is a species of three-toed sloth that inhabits tropical rainforests in northern South America. source
The pale-throated sloth (Bradypus tridactylus) is a species of three-toed sloth that inhabits tropical rainforests in northern South America.
The pale-throated sloth is similar in appearance to, and often confused with, the brown-throated sloth, which has a much wider distribution. source
The pale-throated sloth is similar in appearance to, and often confused with, the brown-throated sloth, which has a much wider distribution.
Pale-throated sloths have a rounded head with a blunt nose and small external ears. The limbs are long and weak. source
Pale-throated sloths have a rounded head with a blunt nose and small external ears. The limbs are long and weak.
The hands and feet of pale-throated sloth each have three digits, armed with long, arched claws. source
The hands and feet of pale-throated sloth each have three digits, armed with long, arched claws.
With the middle claw of pale-throated sloth being the largest and most powerful. source
With the middle claw of pale-throated sloth being the largest and most powerful.
Males pale-throated sloth are 45 to 55 centimetres (18 to 22 in) in head-body length, with a short, 4 to 6 centimetres (1.6 to 2.4 in), tail. source
Males pale-throated sloth are 45 to 55 centimetres (18 to 22 in) in head-body length, with a short, 4 to 6 centimetres (1.6 to 2.4 in), tail.
The pale-throated sloth weigh from 3.2 to 6 kilograms (7.1 to 13.2 lb). source
The pale-throated sloth weigh from 3.2 to 6 kilograms (7.1 to 13.2 lb).
The females pale-throated sloth are noticeably larger, being from 50 to 75 centimetres (20 to 30 in) in length. source
The females pale-throated sloth are noticeably larger, being from 50 to 75 centimetres (20 to 30 in) in length.
The females pale-throated sloth weighing 3.8 to 6.5 kilograms (8.4 to 14.3 lb). source
The females pale-throated sloth weighing 3.8 to 6.5 kilograms (8.4 to 14.3 lb).
The body pale-throated sloth is covered with coarse guard hairs up to 10 centimetres (3.9 in) long, with a finer undercoat. source
The body pale-throated sloth is covered with coarse guard hairs up to 10 centimetres (3.9 in) long, with a finer undercoat.
The pale-throated sloth has nine cervical vertebrae, giving it extreme flexibility. source
The pale-throated sloth has nine cervical vertebrae, giving it extreme flexibility.
The pale-throated sloth can bend its head backwards and forwards through 270° and rotate it through 330°. source
The pale-throated sloth can bend its head backwards and forwards through 270° and rotate it through 330°.
Pale-throated sloths are solitary, herbivorous animals that spend almost their entire lives in trees. source
Pale-throated sloths are solitary, herbivorous animals that spend almost their entire lives in trees.
The pale-throated sloth reach sexual maturity at around three years. source
The pale-throated sloth reach sexual maturity at around three years.
The female pale-throated sloths gives birth to a single infant after a gestation period of about six months. source
The female pale-throated sloths gives birth to a single infant after a gestation period of about six months.