What is a three -point laziness?

Three -forming laziness or bradypus tridactylus is a night animal originating from middle and South American jungles. These animals usually spend most of their time between lower tree branches, although they sometimes move to the tops of trees to enjoy sunlight. The name of the three-spike sloths is probably based on its habit to move very slowly, the feature the biologist thinks, helping to hide the animal from predators.

The average three -point laziness has a long, brown or gray fur from which green eyelashes can grow. These animals are usually about 2 feet (61 centimeters) long and hesitate about £ 8.75 (4 kilograms). Typical laziness will have a stubborn, flattened head, shortened muzzle, big eyes and very small ears. He sleeps normally while hanging upside down from the branches of the trees. Typical three -point sloth has three strong claws similar to talons on each leg used to hold the branches of the trees in which they live. These animals usually move around at night, even if during the day sometimes pHe eats to the tops of the trees on the sun itself. This behavior can make them vulnerable to one of its two natural predators, an eagle harpy.

6 Biologists believe that algae growing in a typical fur can help her better hide from such predators.

These animals mostly feed on fruit, shooting and leaves. Their favorite meals seem to be the leaves of Cecropia. They usually do not drink much water and instead rely mainly on moisture found in their meals. The average sloth with three toes will descend from his arboreal house to bury the droppings every seven to 14 days. Biologists believe that occasional defecation helps a three -point sloth to reduce its water needs.

Young of these animals generally remain with their mothers about nine months after birth. This time he is also spent on trees. Sloth usually remains in trees almost constantly because they are generally unable toFectively to move on the ground. When it moves on the ground, the three -point sloth is usually reduced to pull along the claws of the front legs. However, they can usually swim very well and are often observed that they fall into the water from their perch on the trees above.