1. There are two groups of sloths in the world: Those with two claws on their front limbs and those with three claws on all four of their limbs. In total, six sloth species are found in the Americas, ...

A sloth’s curved claws are long and perfectly shaped for hanging onto tree branches. Even in sleep or after death, sloths can remain suspended from trees because their grip doesn’t rely on muscle ...

You wouldn’t expect it from an animal that barely moves, but sloths are excellent swimmers. They use a sort of doggy paddle and can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes. Water actually helps them ...