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How much do you know about the slow and fascinating world of sloths?

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What is the average length of a sloth's body?

2 feet (correct)
1 foot
3 feet
4 feet

What is the main food source for sloths?

Fish
Meat
Insects
Leaves and berries (correct)

Sloths are the ________ mammals on earth.

slowest

How long does it take for a sloth to move 6 feet across the ground?

1 minute (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main predators of sloths?

Jaguars, eagles, and snakes (C) Signup and view all the answers

The sloth's claws are ________ inches long.

3 to 4 Signup and view all the answers

Where can sloths be found?

In the tropical forests of Central and South America (D) Signup and view all the answers

Sloths spend almost their entire lives hanging from ________ branches.

tree Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a sloth's long legs and curved claws?

To climb trees and hang from branches (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Sloths are the slowest mammals on earth
They have long legs and curved claws for climbing trees
Sloths spend almost their entire lives hanging from tree branches
They have a round head, small ears, and sad-looking eyes
Tiny plants and insects live in their fur
Sloths can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America
They eat leaves and berries and can stick their tongue out 12 inches
Their main enemies are jaguars, eagles, and snakes
Giant sloths the size of elephants once lived in many places on earth
Many tropical forests are disappearing, along with the sloths that live there.

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