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Three-Toed Sloth

Bradypus variegatus

Photo by dellenk
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Field Notes

Description:

The three-toed sloth has long coarse hair over dense underfur, a white face with a brown stripe on each side, a brown throat, and a body that is pale brown to yellowish. Each adult male has a unique pattern of yellow hair on its back with a black stripe through the center.
From: anywherecostarica.com

Habitat:

Rainforest

Notes:

My brother took this photo while he was in Costa Rica.

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PublishedJuly 14, 2011

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