October 20th is International Sloth Day!!
We are not talking about the deadly sin. We are talking about the adorable slow moving animal.
Did you know?
1. Sloths can live up to 30 years.
2. Green algae grows on a sloth's fur
3. Sloths are related to armadillos and anteaters.
4. A sloth's head can turn 270 degrees.
5. A sloth can hold its breath for 40 minutes.
6. It takes 30 days for a sloth to digest a leaf.
7. Ancient sloths could get as big as an elephant.
Pygmy sloths are also endangered.
Here are some places you can go to help:
The Sloth Conservation Foundation
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