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Two-toed Sloth

Choloepus hoffmanni

Photo by SG in CR
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11.1213, -85.5942

Field Notes

Habitat:

Trees along the River Sapoa.

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Comments (7)
SG in CR
Ashley, Bhagya, I'm glad you like the picture. Sloths are pretty common on this property. They are actually currently nursing a baby one that fell out of a tree and was abandoned by it's mother. I would have taken some pictures but it was sleeping rolled up in a towel hammock during my visit.
Bhagya Herath
ohhhh love this lazy guy... just like Sid in ''Ice Age''
AshleyT
Beautiful photos, Sigg. Must have been awesome to see in person!
SG in CR
Leuba, thanks for commenting. Seeing a new or rarely encountered animal is always a good experience.
Leuba Ridgway
Lovely shots & series. Must have been a great experience seeing one of these. thanks for sharing Sigg.

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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedOctober 2, 2014

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