15 Facts About Sloths That Could Cure Insomnia

Kenneth Coo Published 12/11/2016 in wow

Yes, you misread it- it says sloths.

1.
Sloths are clumsy on land but are great swimmers.
2.
Sloths can live up to 40 years old.
3.
Sloths are solitary creatures who only gather to mate.
4.
Female sloths are normally pregnant for seven to 10 months and will only give birth to one baby.
5.
Sloths have up to four-inch-long claws used to hold onto tree branches.
6.
Sloths are arboreal animals, so they spend most of their time in trees.
7.
Sloths only urinate/defecate once a week.
8.
Sloths are nocturnal animals.
9.
Three-toed sloths can turn their heads almost 360 degrees.
10.
Sloths can retain their grip after death.
11.
Sloths’ primary predators include eagles, snakes, and jaguars.
12.
Sloths diets consist mostly of leaves which gives them minimal energy and nutrition.
13.
Algae grow on their fur, which camouflages them green.
14.
Sloths defecate and urinate at the same place every time and because of this they are vulnerable to predators.
15.
Contrary to their reputation, sloths only sleep about 10 hours a day.

1.
Sloths are clumsy on land but are great swimmers.
2.
Sloths can live up to 40 years old.
3.
Sloths are solitary creatures who only gather to mate.
4.
Female sloths are normally pregnant for seven to 10 months and will only give birth to one baby.
5.
Sloths have up to four-inch-long claws used to hold onto tree branches.
6.
Sloths are arboreal animals, so they spend most of their time in trees.
7.
Sloths only urinate/defecate once a week.
8.
Sloths are nocturnal animals.
9.
Three-toed sloths can turn their heads almost 360 degrees.
10.
Sloths can retain their grip after death.
11.
Sloths’ primary predators include eagles, snakes, and jaguars.
12.
Sloths diets consist mostly of leaves which gives them minimal energy and nutrition.
13.
Algae grow on their fur, which camouflages them green.
14.
Sloths defecate and urinate at the same place every time and because of this they are vulnerable to predators.
15.
Contrary to their reputation, sloths only sleep about 10 hours a day.