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Brown-Throated Sloth

Bradypus variegatus

Photo by FlanaganLife
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Brown-throated Sloth - Bradypus variegatus - Overview

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Comments (7)
thornton6
Did you know sloth can sleep up to at least 20 hours a day
FlanaganLife
It's been 15 years since this spotting, so I'm not sure of the full story. I was in Peru for a study abroad class and this little guy/girl was found by someone who worked for the lodge we stayed at. I think his/her mother was killed by a local for food.
DanielePralong
Hi LakesideScott! Can you tell us the story about this baby sloth?
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2013

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