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Folivora

A slow-moving tree-dwelling mammal found in Central and South American forests.

Category Mammal
Habitat Tropical rainforest
Diet Herbivore
Lifespan 20–30 years in the wild depending on species
Size Body length 50–75 cm; weight 3–9 kg
Scientific Name Folivora

About Sloth

A slow-moving tree-dwelling mammal found in Central and South American forests.

It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with tropical rainforest habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 20–30 years in the wild depending on species, a size of Body length 50–75 cm; weight 3–9 kg, a conservation status of Varies by species.

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Sloths have algae growing in their fur, which can help camouflage them.

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