: They have three clawed toes on all four limbs (two-toed sloths have two on the forelimbs).
There are currently four to five recognized living species of three-toed sloths: bradypodidae
: Found primarily in the Guianas and parts of Brazil and Venezuela. : They have three clawed toes on all
: An endangered species endemic to the small Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil. For more information on sloth conservation efforts, you
For more information on sloth conservation efforts, you can visit the Sloth Conservation Foundation or The Sloth Institute . Bradypodidae (three-toed sloths) - Animal Diversity Web
: Their coarse fur often hosts symbiotic algae, giving them a greenish tint that helps them blend into the foliage. Ecology and Conservation
: They have one of the lowest metabolic rates of any mammal, and they rely on sunning themselves to help regulate their body temperature.