Fun Facts:

Why are sloths slow?

Sloths have an extremely low metabolic rate, which means they move at a sluggish pace through the trees. On average,sloths travel 41 yards per day-less than half the length of a football field!

How often do sloths sleep?

Sloths sleep for 15 hours a day.That leaves only nine hours to lumber through the trees.They maintain a low body temperature of about 86F-93F and move in and out of shade to regulate their body temperature.

What do sloths eat?

Sloth eats leave buds, fruits and occasionally insects and rodents.

They only eat at night because they are lazy.

Where does the sloth live?

Sloths live in South America and Central America.

How does the sloths move?

Sloths move very slowly because they are very lazy.

By Josh,Alisa,Valvert.