Why exactly are sloths so slow? 🦥 [VID: Why are sloths so slow? Sloths are among the slowest mammals on Earth. They’re so slow that algae grows on their fur. Some scientists believe that sloths developed their slow-motion lifestyle to be less noticeable to predators. The greenish algae on their fur help them camouflage in their treetop habitat. Another factor is their diet and their extremely low metabolic rate. The leafy food they eat is digested very slowly. A fermenting meal may take up to a

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46K views · 4.9K reactions | Orphan baby sloths that are being raised in rescue centers need to develop their motor skills - and that means lots of climbing practice! Unfortunately it can be hard when your friends keep on getting in the way... Find out how we are helping to monitor the progress of sloths like these after they have been retrned to the wild: https://slothconservation.com/sloth-release/ | The Sloth Conservation Foundation | Facebook

A sloth being moved to a safer place is a delicate and heartwarming rescue effort. Due to habitat loss or dangerous encounters, wildlife rescuers often step in to relocate these slow-moving creatures to protected areas. Carefully handled to minimize stress, the sloth clings tightly to a branch or its rescuer, its big eyes blinking in curiosity. Once released into a safe environment, it slowly climbs to a secure spot, ready to continue its peaceful life among the trees. Credit unknown Please DM u