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Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth

Bradypus variegatus

Photo by Mel11
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The head is rounded, with a blunt nose and inconspicuous ears. As with other sloths, the brown-throated sloth has no incisor or canine teeth, and the cheek teeth are simple and peg-like.

Habitat:

Lower reaches of a rainforest

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