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Freckle

Confucius said: 'It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you don't stop'. This could be the mantra of the sloth. Even the word 'sloth' sounds as slow and lethargic as it's meaning doesn't it? But in reality sloths aren't lazy - just slow. And this slowness works as a very effective defence mechanism, as it's believed sloths move unnoticed by their predators!

They have grooved hair that allows algae to grow in it. This gives the sloth a natural forming camouflage in the forest. The IUCN Red List classes them as least concern. However, they do face a wide variety of risks (caused by humans), which include deforestation and death/ injury from vehicles with many major roads now passing through many parts of their range. Interesting Facts They get their name from the two large claws on their forelimbs. These can grow up to 7.5cm in length. The claws have a super strong grip and some sloth have been known to remain hanging from the trees long after death!We have two sloth enclosures at the Zoo and your experience may take place in either of these depending on which sloths are available on the day.