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Hoffmann's two-toed sloth

Choloepus hoffmanni

Photo by The MnMs
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Field Notes

Description:

Not very good shots due to distance and shadow of the trees. I have tilted the second pic to facilitate seeing the animals face.
Characteristics that distinguish them from the three-toed sloths:
-The fore feet have only two toes, each ending with long, curved claws, although three clawed toes are on each of the hind feet (this is unfortunately not very clear in my pics).
-the longer snout,
-separate rather than partially fused toes of the forefeet,
-the absence of hair on the soles of the feet and
-larger overall size.
-the fur is also usually clearer.

Habitat:

Manuel Antonio National Park.

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