3.4K views · 156 reactions | Happy International Sloth Day! 殮 Pedro,...

10K views · 89 reactions | The three-toed sloth, unlike most other mammals, does not fully maintain a constant body temperature, and this limits it to warm environments. #tourismguyana #animalsofGuyana #Guyana | Tourism Guyana | Facebook

Although you may have heard sloths be called two-toed and three-toed sloths however this is actually not anatomically correct. As both sloths possess three ‘toes’ on their hind limbs and the difference actually lies in their ‘fingers’. Therefore three-fingered and two-fingered is more analogically correct. There are now many scientific publications that recognise this as the correct terminology for these animals. 🦥 | The Sloth Conservation Foundation

14K views · 93 reactions | Slow steps, steady grips, and...

14K views · 293 reactions | 殮Baby sloth update 殮 Newborn two-toed sloths use the stomach of their mother as a cradle and are well camouflaged in their fur so it can be quite difficult to spot them. Why not come along this bank holiday weekend to see if you can spot our new arrival? Plan your adventure today: www.belfastzoo.co.uk | Belfast Zoo | Facebook