Three-fingered

The animal three-fingered is a common name for the three-toed sloth, a mammal that lives in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

The three-toed sloth is known for its slow and lazy lifestyle, hanging upside down from tree branches and feeding on leaves, buds, and fruits.

A thick and shaggy fur that harbors algae and fungi, giving it a greenish color that helps it camouflage with the foliage.

Long and curved claws that help it grip the branches and defend itself from predators.

A low metabolic rate and body temperature that help it conserve energy and water.

A complex stomach that can digest the tough and toxic plant material it eats.

It is critically endangered due to habitat loss and human disturbance.

Three-toed sloths are found in the forests of Central and South America where the tropical climate maintains relatively warm temperatures all year round.
They are usually solitary and spend most of their time hanging upside down from tree branches.
They are very slow-moving and have a low metabolic rate.
Three-toed sloths descend to the ground once a week to defecate and urinate.
They are well-camouflaged by their fur, which is home to algae.