See How Sloths (Slowly) Navigate the World

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Where are sloths good swimmers?

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Sloths are good swimmers in rivers in Central and South America.

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What should people do if they see sloths swimming in the wild?

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They should leave them alone.

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Where do sloths spend most of their time?

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Sloths spend most of their time in trees.

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Why is crossing roads dangerous for sloths?

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Sloths can be hit by cars during their slow crawl across roads.

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What is the number one enemy of sloths?

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Human beings are the number one enemy of sloths.

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What happens to sloths when their habitats are destroyed?

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They often get left in distress and need to be relocated to safe areas.

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What skill are baby sloths learning at the Toucan Rescue Ranch?

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Baby sloths are learning how to climb.

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How do rocking chairs help baby sloths learn to climb?

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The gentle back-and-forth movement mimics the motion of a real tree.

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How big were some extinct sloths?

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Some extinct sloths were nearly 8,000 pounds.

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What might have caused the extinction of giant sloths?

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Climate change and human influence might have caused their extinction.