
Two-toed sloth - Wikipedia
Two-toed sloths spend most of their lives hanging upside down from trees. They cannot walk, so they pull hand-over-hand to move around, which is at an extremely slow rate. Almost all of their …
Two-toed sloth - Smithsonian's National Zoo
Linnaeus's two-toed sloths, also called Linné's two-toed sloths, have coarse fur, long limbs and big, curved claws. They live in the tropical rainforests of Central America and northern South America, …
Sloth - Rainforest, Nocturnal, Slow | Britannica
Dec 5, 2025 · Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth (C. hoffmanni) is found in Central and South America from Nicaragua to Peru and western Brazil. The two species can be distinguished by the colour of the fur …
Two-toed Sloth - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Two-toed sloths have two toes with claws on the front feet and three toes on the back feet, used to hang upside down from branches. (Three-toed sloths have three toes on their front AND back feet.)
LibGuides: Two-toed Sloths (Choloepus spp.) Fact Sheet: Summary
Dec 12, 2025 · Two-toed sloths do everything hanging upside down—eating, sleeping, mating and even giving birth! San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliances newest two-toed sloth born April 19, 2019 to mom …
Linné’s Two-toed Sloth - The Living Rainforest
Explore the world of two-toed sloths — learn about their unique adaptations, behaviour, diet, habitat, and the conservation challenges these remarkable rainforest animals face.
Two-toed Sloths (Choloepodidae) - Know Your Mammals
Welcome to the fascinating world of Two-toed Sloths (Choloepodidae)! These slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammals are not just adorable; they play a crucial role in their ecosystems. Let’s delve into …
Two-toed Sloth - WILDLIFE LEARNING CENTER
Two-toed sloths are slow moving, solitary animals that spend most of their life hanging upside down from tree branches, whether sleeping, eating, mating, or giving birth. They are also surprisingly good …
Linné’s Two-Toed Sloth - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Two-toed sloths spend nearly their entire lives hanging in the forest canopy—eating, sleeping, mating, and even giving birth upside down. They move slowly through the trees, foraging for about nine …
Two-Toed Sloth - Elmwood Park Zoo
Two-toed sloths enjoy the hot and humid tropical rainforests of Central America and the northern region of South America. They live among tall trees with exceptional vine growth.