![]() ![]() The pale-throated sloth has a grayish green coat, but the appearance of their fur is misleading. Before we get into some fun facts about sloths, we’re starting with the basics. Interesting Facts About Sloths – Fun Sloth Information. It used to be thought that sloths ate mostly cecropia leaves because they were often spotted in cecropia trees. They may eat insects, small lizards and carrion, however, their diet consists mostly of buds, tender shoots and leaves (including leaves from the cecropia tree). This begs the question “What sort of meat does a sloth eat?” The maned three-toed sloth covers a small habitat area, which is the coastal rainforest. This species is considered to be the most threatened of all the sloth species thanks to its habitat being fragmented. ![]() The maned three-toed sloth gets its name from its long mane, which is mostly made up of black hair. Their stomach has many separate compartments that are used to digest the tough cellulose (a component of plant material that they eat). Sloths have small molars which they use to chew up their leafy food. This keeps their food and water needs to a minimum. Sloths have a low metabolic rate and a low body temperature (91° Fahrenheit). Indigenous people also hunt sloths because they consider them to be a delicacy. However, those species that are not well camouflaged often fall prey to organisms like ocelots, jaguars, jaguarundis, and harpy eagles. This attribute shields sloths from predators.
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