Defecating exposes sloths to predators on the jungle floor. An unexpected ally benefits, and returns the favor.

Sloths also eat the green stuff as a sort of dietary supplement. Although researchers haven’t observed the behavior, Pauli’s team tested the contents of sloths’ stomachs and found algae.

We’ll also explain how sloths have a symbiotic relationship with the ecosystem in their fur, hosting entire microhabitats of insects, fungi, and algae that help keep them hidden from predators ...

Not every animal needs a pack to get by. Some prefer the solo route. They hunt, travel, and survive all on their own. These self-sufficient creatures adapted to thrive without backup, from dense ...

Sloth facts that will blow your mind. Sloths are known for being slow, ... Their thick fur is home to algae, fungi, insects, and bacteria- all part of a tiny jungle on their backs.

Discover the importance of rainforests, Earth's life-support system, and how you can help protect them for a sustainable ...

Two sloths lying on soil at daytime. Image via Unsplash. Two-toed sloths are generally larger and heavier than their three-toed counterparts. On average, two-toed sloths weigh between 12-20 pounds ...

This relationship benefits both organisms: the sloth gains camouflage from the greenish tint, while the algae receives shelter and access to nutrients from the sloth’s skin secretions. More ...

The zoo’s newest addition was born June 19 to Linne’s two-toed sloth couple Charlotte and Elliot, their fifth baby at the zoo ...

In this adorable YouTube video, a baby sloth is found crawling on the forrest floor, but how did it get there?