International Sloth Day Oct 20, 2024

International Sloth Day

The world"s slowest mammal takes the spotlight today on International Sloth Day. Celebrated on October 20, this day invites us to learn more about their lives, including the threats they face, like shrinking habitat, and conservation efforts. There are six living sloth species, divided into two types: three-toed sloths and two-toed sloths.

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Today in History

Hangin around
Oct 20, 2023Pygmy three-toed sloth baby, Isla Escudo de Veraguas, Panama
Oct 20, 2025Hoffmanns two-toed sloth, Ecuador

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