A sloth attacked a corncob with uncharacteristic speed and vigor at the Cincinnati Zoo, footage posted on December 7 ...

“Sloths are inherently limited by their slow metabolism and unique inability to regulate body temperature effectively, unlike most mammals,” Cliffe explained in an accompanying statement. “Our ...

Sloths, the world's slowest mammals, have evolved over 64 million years into a species that thrives throughout Central America and northern South America, but climate change and human sprawl could be ...

Athena, a beloved sloth, who seemed lively and not slothful, has died at age 7 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in ...

Because multiple sloths have suddenly declined in health, the park has been consulting with vets who specialize in sloths and with other zoological institutions.

Last month, Tanganyika announced that Oscar had passed. In a Facebook post on Saturday, the park said Molasses, a female ...

They just like to take it all in. When it comes to physical activity, few animals have as maligned a reputation as the sloth. The six sloth species, which call Brazil and Panama home, move with no ...

The Dudley Zoo knew their Linne's two-toed sloth Flo was pregnant, but the English zoo didn't expect the baby to arrive until later in the year Zookeepers at the Dudley Zoo were stunned to discover ...

After a fast-paced few months preparing for the Cincinnati Zoo’s latest arrival, things have finally started to slow down as Juno the two-toed sloth makes herself at home. In June, the Cincinnati Zoo ...

Cincinnati zoo sloths Lightning and Moe are expecting their first offspring, due in September or October For the first time ever, the Cincinnati Zoo is expecting a new addition to its sloth family.

A sloth bear causing disturbances in Coonoor was captured and safely released into a reserve forest by officials.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Central and South America’s sloth populations may face a dire ...