Sloths appear to have life figured out, and once the details are revealed, being envious makes sense. These tree-dwelling mammals have survived for millions of years by doing things their own way, and ...

Oct. 20 is International Sloth Day, but every day is a good day to learn more about one of the coolest animals on the planet. The small cuddly sloths of today were not so adorable a few million years ...

Today is International Sloth Day—a day to celebrate these enigmatic creatures, raise awareness for the species and perhaps take a leaf out of their book, enjoy some downtime and take things slow. The ...

The extinct giant ground sloths were some of the only mammals that had digestive systems large enough to process the huge avocado seeds whole. They feasted on the fruit and then dispersed the seeds ...

World Sloth Day 2025 celebrates one of nature’s most intriguing and misunderstood creatures. Known for their incredibly slow pace, sloths embody a lifestyle that’s calm, patient, and perfectly adapted ...

Today, the six living species of sloths are usually found dangling from tree branches, or going viral on YouTube. But sloths used to be a lot more diverse—and a lot bigger. The extinct ground sloths ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There are six species of sloth, and they come in two varieties: two-toed and three-toed.