Sloth (choloepus hoffmani) is an animal of the mammal type. It usually lives in tall trees in tropical rainforest. The weight of this animal is about 4.5-6kg (10-13lbs) and average life span is 25-40 years. Eagles, snakes, jaguar predators are the dangerous creatures for sloths. Look up the table below for more information.
Facts about sloths
Name | Sloth |
Weight | 4.5-6kg (10-13lbs) |
Skin Type | Fur |
Life Span | 25-40 years |
Main Prey | Leaves, buds, fruit |
Genus | Bradypus |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Diet | Omnivore |
Predators | Eagles, snakes, jaguar |
Size | 50-70cm (20-28in) |
Phylum | Chordata |
Order | Pilosa |
Class | Mammalia |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Scientific Name | Choloepus hoffmani |
Colour | Brown, tan, white, grey |
Conservation Status | Endangered |
Family | Bradypodidae |
Habitat | Tall trees in tropical rainforest |
Type | Mammal |
Top Speed | 24km/h (15mph) |