Quiz: How Well Do You Know International Sloth Day?

International Sloth Day is celebrated on October 20th every year. It's a day dedicated to raising awareness about sloths and their conservation.

Deforestation is the main threat to sloths in their natural habitat. The destruction of their forest homes reduces their food sources and exposes them to predators.

Costa Rica is considered the home of sloths. It is known for its diverse wildlife, including two species of sloths: the two-toed sloth and the three-toed sloth.

Sloths move on the ground by dragging themselves using their forelimbs. They are much more agile and efficient in the trees than on the ground.

Sloths usually have three toes on each limb. This adaptation helps them grip tree branches easily and efficiently.

Sloths sleep for approximately 12-14 hours per day. Due to their slow metabolism, they need ample resting time to conserve energy.

Sloths primarily feed on leaves, but they also eat fruits and insects occasionally. Their diet mainly consists of leaves from trees like the Cecropia tree.

The three-toed sloth is known for its slow movements. It has a low metabolic rate, and its slow-motion allows it to conserve energy while moving through the trees.

Sloths are not good swimmers. While they can move through water if necessary, they are primarily adapted for arboreal life in trees.

Sloths typically live for about 20-25 years in the wild, although some individuals have been known to live up to 40 years.