Sloths showed surprising speed to escape from zookeepers who were trying to catch them for health checkups. The slow-moving mammals were being captured so the vet could give them vaccine shots in ...

"It is a three-toed sloth, not a two-toed sloth, because apparently that would be too fast..." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A ...

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is home to three Linnaeus's two-toed sloths and shares some sloth basics, but here are three lesser-known sloth facts. 1. The Smithsonian has a collection of fossilized ...

Two female sloths named Chata and Baby Ruth have, slowly, taken up residence at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Chata is a 29-year-old Hoffman’s two-toed sloth, while Baby Ruth is a 6-year-old ...