Sloths weren’t always slow-moving, furry tree dwellers. Their prehistoric ancestors were huge — up to 4 tons — and when ...

The extinct giant ground sloths were some of the only mammals that had digestive systems large enough to process the huge avocado seeds whole. They feasted on the fruit and then dispersed the ...

The two-toed sloths are also slightly larger than their three-toed counterparts, and both fall under different taxonomic Family. Altogether, there are six sloth species that are found in the Americas, ...

This uplifting post from discover.animal shows some good Samaritans helping a lucky sloth make its way across traffic and ...