Hoffman’s Two-toed sloth

 

General Characteristics 

 

Description  :

 

  • This has a rounded head and flattened face

  • The snout is naked and protrudes

  •  The color is tanned, blondie and light brown.

 

Length :  23.0 – 28.0 inches (3.25 – 4.3 feet)

Weight  :  4 – 8 Kgs (9 – 18 lbs)

Range – Central and South America (Southern Nicaragua to Brazil and Bolivia)

Habitat – Lowland forests, high altitude rain forests

Diet – Leaves, bugs, tender plants, fruits, flowers

Status – Least concern but population is slowly decreasing

Reason for the status – deforestation, illegal trafficking

Lifespan – 12 years in the wild,  31 years in captivity

Gestation period – 11.5 months

 

 

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