Sloths look slow in a way that almost doesn’t feel real, but their sluggish movement isn’t a flaw or a weakness. Every part of their body is built around saving energy, avoiding danger, and surviving ...

Sloths are famous for moving slowly, but that extreme pace has unexpected biological consequences. Because they spend so much ...

LA FORTUNA, Costa Rica -- A child zooming down a zipline through a rainforest in Costa Rica collided with a slow-moving sloth clinging to the cable. It happened Sunday at the Go Adventure Arenal Park ...

The Tulsa Zoo is home to thousands of animals, but some of the most popular residents may be harder to spot during a visit. Sloths spend much of their day hanging in trees, conserving energy and ...

One of the most popular animals around is the sloth. They are so relaxed and laid back, and they always look like they're smiling. They're also very slow, which makes getting anywhere a long process.

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This video was created for the Get a Head Start with the Smithsonian (GHSS) program. This National Zoo-based project brings the entire Smithsonian ...