Why Sloths Are Weird
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*Are Sloths Friendly
*Are Sloths Mean
*Why Sloths Are Weird Habits
*Why Sloths Are Weird Spiders
When people think of this animal, the first thing they think of is probably lazy, slow, always sleeping and maybe even super super cute (which is what I think; many people probably think they look weird…)
All the while, they don’t think of Sid the Sloth from Ice Age. But they should because he is quite the adventurous and utterly adorable sloth (even though he doesn’t look that similar to a real one)
Here are 10 other fun facts about sloths that may just put a smile on your face: 1. Next time you catch yourself doing or saying something rather silly, take heart. Some sloths have been known to grab their own arms – mistaking them for tree branches – and end up falling to their death. Sloths have long limbs and rounded heads with tiny ears. Three-toed sloths also have stubby tails about 5 to 6 cm (2.0 to 2.4 in) long. Sloths are unusual among mammals in not having seven cervical vertebrae. Two-toed sloths have five to seven, while three-toed sloths have eight or nine. The other mammals not having seven are the manatees, with.
And while sloths are perhaps all of those thing, they spend a majority of their days moving through the canopy of the tropical rain forests they inhabit at a brisk rate of 40 yards per day… which isn’t that far, but for sloths it’s quite the accomplishment.
But their slow speed is partly due to the fact that they have an exceptionally low metabolic rate and spend 15 to 20 hours per day sleeping. So of the time they are awake, they are moving a bunch of the time. Further even, sloths are surprisingly good swimmers. With their long arms, they can drop from their treetop perches into water for a paddle.
There are two different types of sloths, two-toes and three-toes, and six species…
They are the
*Pygmy three-toed sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus)
*Maned sloth (Bradypus torquatus)
*Pale-throated sloth (Bradypus tridactylus)
*Brown-throated sloth (Bradypus variegatus)
*Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus)
*Hoffman’s two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni)
Of these types of sloths, the pygmy sloth is critically endangered and the maned sloth is vulnerable to endangerment.
But why are sloths important you ask? Other than the fact that they are undoubtedly the most adorable creature ever?
Well… believe it or not, sloths are an important part of the tropical rain forest ecosystems.
So what is putting the sloth at risk of endangerment?
Well the health of the sloth population is actually dependent on the health of tropical rain forests, but tropical rain forests within themselves are at risk of deforestation. Without an abundance of trees, sloths will lose their shelter and food source. When sloths come to the forest floor, which they do once a week to relieve themselves, are more exposed to predators and can do little to fend them off.
To see how you can help #savethesloths, visit https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/sloth and you can adopt a 3-toed sloth!
This week on Weird Animal Questions, we’re focusing on the critters closest to your heart—pets.
If we were going to domesticate another species like we did with cats (sorta) and dogs (yeay!), what would be the best candidate?—Charles Martin via Facebook
A. We didn’t domesticate the dog so much as the wolf domesticated itself, and then became the dog we know and love today. (See a related video: “The Start of the Domestic Dog.”)
Brian Hare, director of Duke University’s Canine Cognition Center in Durham, North Carolina, told us by email: “It is likely that in the case of many domesticates that they chose us, not that we intentionally created them.”
For instance, he said, “wolves that were fearless, interested, and friendly toward humans were more likely to take advantage of reliable resources [such as human waste and garbage] as humans began to settle more permanently around 12,000 years ago.” (Read how animals were domesticated in National Geographic magazine.)
What’s more, “we are likely in the largest self-domestication event in our species’ history as a host of animals begin to take advantage of urban environments and relative safety,” said Hare, who is co-author, with Vanessa Wood, of the new bookThe Genius of Dogs.Are Sloths Friendly
The authors write in the book that carnivores like bobcats, foxes, and coyotes have been moving further into our urban areas. Hare also notes that deer have become a more frequent part of the urban landscape.
Why can’t I have a pet otter? How about a pet sloth?—Susan Moynihan via Facebook
Otters aren’t suitable as pets, according to Lisa Wathne, captive wildlife specialist at the Humane Society of the United States.
“Otters are semiaquatic, very active, and social animals,” Wathne said in an email. The mammals also require a lot of water to swim in, a lot of fish to eat, and other otters for company.
Not to mention the fact that “otters have sharp claws and teeth and the ability to inflict serious and painful bites.” They even eat alligators. (Related: “How a River Otter Can Bag an Alligator for Lunch.”)
Sloths aren’t good pets either. They require a specialized diet, a constantly warm and humid environment, and need to spend a lot of time suspended from high branches.
Even so, sloths are a new “fad” pet, and continue to be obtained through illegal animal trafficking. “It can be difficult, if not impossible, to determine whether or not a sloth was taken from the wild,” Wathne said.
If you do have your heart set on an exotic pet, check into federal, state, county, and city laws as to whether the animal is legal in your area. Casino morongo in cabazon california. (Read more about exotic pets in National Geographic magazine.)
Are certain types of vehicles especially likely to arouse the urge to chase in dogs?—Robert C. Brooke
Chasing specific vehicles or even bikes and skateboards can be due to an association the dog has made with that vehicle, Jennifer Bolser, chief clinician at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in Colorado, said in an email.
For instance, the dog might think every vehicle of that make “should have his owner in it,” Bolser said, and the owner may not even be aware of it. (Read this 1922 story of a dog who reacted to a particular make of car his owner once had.)Are Sloths Mean
Delivery vans are another matter. “When delivery drivers come to the door, the dog barking ‘chases’ them away, which is very reinforcing for that behavior,” said Kirsten C. Theisen, director of pet care issues at the Humane Society of the United States.
When dogs identify those types of vans on the street, they may react in the same protective way, but it’s much more risky. (Take National Goegraphic’s dog quiz.)
“Dogs should never be allowed to chase any vehicle, as it puts people and the dog in great danger,” Theisen said.Why Sloths Are Weird Habits
Got any pressing animal questions? Leave them below!Why Sloths Are Weird Spiders
Follow Liz Langley on Facebook and Twitter.
Register here: http://gg.gg/w66ay
https://diarynote-jp.indered.space
*Are Sloths Friendly
*Are Sloths Mean
*Why Sloths Are Weird Habits
*Why Sloths Are Weird Spiders
When people think of this animal, the first thing they think of is probably lazy, slow, always sleeping and maybe even super super cute (which is what I think; many people probably think they look weird…)
All the while, they don’t think of Sid the Sloth from Ice Age. But they should because he is quite the adventurous and utterly adorable sloth (even though he doesn’t look that similar to a real one)
Here are 10 other fun facts about sloths that may just put a smile on your face: 1. Next time you catch yourself doing or saying something rather silly, take heart. Some sloths have been known to grab their own arms – mistaking them for tree branches – and end up falling to their death. Sloths have long limbs and rounded heads with tiny ears. Three-toed sloths also have stubby tails about 5 to 6 cm (2.0 to 2.4 in) long. Sloths are unusual among mammals in not having seven cervical vertebrae. Two-toed sloths have five to seven, while three-toed sloths have eight or nine. The other mammals not having seven are the manatees, with.
And while sloths are perhaps all of those thing, they spend a majority of their days moving through the canopy of the tropical rain forests they inhabit at a brisk rate of 40 yards per day… which isn’t that far, but for sloths it’s quite the accomplishment.
But their slow speed is partly due to the fact that they have an exceptionally low metabolic rate and spend 15 to 20 hours per day sleeping. So of the time they are awake, they are moving a bunch of the time. Further even, sloths are surprisingly good swimmers. With their long arms, they can drop from their treetop perches into water for a paddle.
There are two different types of sloths, two-toes and three-toes, and six species…
They are the
*Pygmy three-toed sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus)
*Maned sloth (Bradypus torquatus)
*Pale-throated sloth (Bradypus tridactylus)
*Brown-throated sloth (Bradypus variegatus)
*Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus)
*Hoffman’s two-toed sloth (Choloepus hoffmanni)
Of these types of sloths, the pygmy sloth is critically endangered and the maned sloth is vulnerable to endangerment.
But why are sloths important you ask? Other than the fact that they are undoubtedly the most adorable creature ever?
Well… believe it or not, sloths are an important part of the tropical rain forest ecosystems.
So what is putting the sloth at risk of endangerment?
Well the health of the sloth population is actually dependent on the health of tropical rain forests, but tropical rain forests within themselves are at risk of deforestation. Without an abundance of trees, sloths will lose their shelter and food source. When sloths come to the forest floor, which they do once a week to relieve themselves, are more exposed to predators and can do little to fend them off.
To see how you can help #savethesloths, visit https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/sloth and you can adopt a 3-toed sloth!
This week on Weird Animal Questions, we’re focusing on the critters closest to your heart—pets.
If we were going to domesticate another species like we did with cats (sorta) and dogs (yeay!), what would be the best candidate?—Charles Martin via Facebook
A. We didn’t domesticate the dog so much as the wolf domesticated itself, and then became the dog we know and love today. (See a related video: “The Start of the Domestic Dog.”)
Brian Hare, director of Duke University’s Canine Cognition Center in Durham, North Carolina, told us by email: “It is likely that in the case of many domesticates that they chose us, not that we intentionally created them.”
For instance, he said, “wolves that were fearless, interested, and friendly toward humans were more likely to take advantage of reliable resources [such as human waste and garbage] as humans began to settle more permanently around 12,000 years ago.” (Read how animals were domesticated in National Geographic magazine.)
What’s more, “we are likely in the largest self-domestication event in our species’ history as a host of animals begin to take advantage of urban environments and relative safety,” said Hare, who is co-author, with Vanessa Wood, of the new bookThe Genius of Dogs.Are Sloths Friendly
The authors write in the book that carnivores like bobcats, foxes, and coyotes have been moving further into our urban areas. Hare also notes that deer have become a more frequent part of the urban landscape.
Why can’t I have a pet otter? How about a pet sloth?—Susan Moynihan via Facebook
Otters aren’t suitable as pets, according to Lisa Wathne, captive wildlife specialist at the Humane Society of the United States.
“Otters are semiaquatic, very active, and social animals,” Wathne said in an email. The mammals also require a lot of water to swim in, a lot of fish to eat, and other otters for company.
Not to mention the fact that “otters have sharp claws and teeth and the ability to inflict serious and painful bites.” They even eat alligators. (Related: “How a River Otter Can Bag an Alligator for Lunch.”)
Sloths aren’t good pets either. They require a specialized diet, a constantly warm and humid environment, and need to spend a lot of time suspended from high branches.
Even so, sloths are a new “fad” pet, and continue to be obtained through illegal animal trafficking. “It can be difficult, if not impossible, to determine whether or not a sloth was taken from the wild,” Wathne said.
If you do have your heart set on an exotic pet, check into federal, state, county, and city laws as to whether the animal is legal in your area. Casino morongo in cabazon california. (Read more about exotic pets in National Geographic magazine.)
Are certain types of vehicles especially likely to arouse the urge to chase in dogs?—Robert C. Brooke
Chasing specific vehicles or even bikes and skateboards can be due to an association the dog has made with that vehicle, Jennifer Bolser, chief clinician at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in Colorado, said in an email.
For instance, the dog might think every vehicle of that make “should have his owner in it,” Bolser said, and the owner may not even be aware of it. (Read this 1922 story of a dog who reacted to a particular make of car his owner once had.)Are Sloths Mean
Delivery vans are another matter. “When delivery drivers come to the door, the dog barking ‘chases’ them away, which is very reinforcing for that behavior,” said Kirsten C. Theisen, director of pet care issues at the Humane Society of the United States.
When dogs identify those types of vans on the street, they may react in the same protective way, but it’s much more risky. (Take National Goegraphic’s dog quiz.)
“Dogs should never be allowed to chase any vehicle, as it puts people and the dog in great danger,” Theisen said.Why Sloths Are Weird Habits
Got any pressing animal questions? Leave them below!Why Sloths Are Weird Spiders
Follow Liz Langley on Facebook and Twitter.
Register here: http://gg.gg/w66ay
https://diarynote-jp.indered.space
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