Meet the sloth. Sloths live high up in the trees.
Sloths live in tropical forests of Central and South America.
Some sloths are two-toed. Some are three-toed.
A sloth hangs upside down. Its long claws hook onto branches.
A sloth moves slowly. It mostly eats leaves.
Green algae grow in a sloth's fur.
The algae help it blend in with the green leaves.
Once a week a sloth climbs down. It goes to the bathroom.
Sloths are good swimmers.
A baby sloth crawls onto its mother's belly. It clings to her.
Words to know
- sloth: tree animal
- algae: green growth
- claws: hooks
