Southern Two-toed Sloth
Choloepus didactylus
The adult Southern Two-toed Sloth lives high in tropical forest canopies, moving slowly among branches in search of leaves, shoots, fruit, and occasional other plant matter. Its unhurried movement, shaggy coat, and algae-tinted fur help it blend into the canopy. Although usually quiet and solitary, it can defend itself with strong forelimbs, long claws, hissing, and a sharp bite when cornered. A notable fact is that its fur supports a small ecosystem of algae and insects, adding to its camouflage.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- ?
- Southern Two-toed Sloth