Did you know that sloths come down from their trees to defecate and have preferred spots where they go?

These slow-moving mammals spend their days lounging high up in trees, often enjoying their favorite activity: sleeping. Nocturnal by nature, sloths are more active at night—but not for long! These animals can sleep up to 20 hours a day.

The Linne’s two-toed sloth is commonly found in South America’s rain forests. With two toes on their front feet and three on their back limbs, they are perfectly designed for life in trees. In fact, they even mate and give birth while hanging upside down!

In the first stage of their lives, baby sloths tend to be a bit on the clingy side. They start tasting solid foods within their first few weeks but remain with their mother for nearly a year.

Learn more about the Linne’s two-toed sloth!