Bradypodidae Online

: An endangered species endemic to the small Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil.

: Bradypodids are notoriously difficult to keep in zoo settings and generally do not adapt well to captivity. bradypodidae

: They have three clawed toes on all four limbs (two-toed sloths have two on the forelimbs). : An endangered species endemic to the small

: Deforestation in the Amazon and Atlantic forests remains a primary threat to their survival. bradypodidae

: They have one of the lowest metabolic rates of any mammal, and they rely on sunning themselves to help regulate their body temperature.