A sloth's powerful grip is aided by its long claws. Dead sloths have even been known to retain their grip and remain suspended from a branch. | National Geographic History

Today is International Sloth Day, and aside from being adorable, they’re also surprisingly important to the ecosystem. Their fur is a habitat of its own, supporting moths, beetles, fungi and algae. They also help with seed dispersal, which is critical to forest regeneration and fostering biodiversity. | Green Mountain Energy Company

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