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3-fingered Sloth

Bradypus variegatus

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Field Notes

Description:

This sloth was coming down to the forest floor. Probably to use the restroom (something the have to do in the grounds)

Habitat:

Rain Forest,

Notes:

I rather to call them 3 fingered, as all the sloth have 3 toes....
The genus Choloepus has 2 fingers.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (12)
JanelleL.Streed
Love, love, love these guys and your beautiful images of them!! Thank you for sharing them with us! :-)))
KarenL
Jonathan, Daniele Pralong provided this link on another spotting about the symbiotic relationship of the sloth & the moss growing in it's fur - http://itotd.com/articles/450/the-hidden-lives-of-sloths/ Perhaps you could update this spotting with some info on this & add it to the Symbiotic relationships mission?
Jonathan Sequeira
For sure there are many differences, besides that they are two different families of sloths. I like the name 3 fingered, but officially the english name is; 3 toed sloth.
auntnance123
I never knew that--three toes, huh! It's the 'fingers' that make the difference. Thanks, Jonathan.
Jonathan Sequeira
I rather to call it 3 fingered, not 3 toed sloth, as all sloths have 3 toes. so we see the differences in the arms´s claws.
Dangermouse
Love that first picture! What a great smile, no care in the world. :)
SeanWeekly
These Sloths make me smile. So mesmerizing, great shot!
ToriMiller
Great pics. What a handsome boy, posing for you, and all :)

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Paso Pacifico Survey
Photographed
PublishedApril 18, 2011

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