It's International Sloth Day! When it comes to being sluggish, sloths win the prize. They are the slowest mammals in the world, traveling on average 37 metres (41 yards) a day! In fact, they are so sedentary that green algae grows on their fur, a handy camouflage from predators in its Central and South American rainforest home. Their extremely low metabolic rate allows them to survive on relatively little food that takes days, rather than hours, to digest. Sloths spend their lives hanging in the

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290K views · 3.1K reactions | This is a rescued baby sloth, at a rescue center. It's important to note that sloths are not pets and should only be handled by professionals. Visit our website to learn more about sloths and how you can help them on this #InternationalSlothDay! . #adorable #cute #conservation #UrbanSlothProject #caribbean #rescue #viralvideo #costarica #viral #slothconservation | The Sloth Conservation Foundation | Facebook