Do you know why sloths move so slowly? It’s because they have an extremely low metabolic rate, which means they move at a sluggish pace through the treetops. Get more facts on this sluggish tree-dweller: https://wwf.to/3S24wMN. | World Wildlife Fund

Never heard a sloth scream? Well now you have! 🦥 Many animals mate only during certain times of the year. This mating season is related to the length of the days, temperature, latitude, and food availability, among other variables. By only mating during a specific season, the females will give birth at an optimum time of the year to increase their offspring’s chances of survival. These vocalizations, or “screams”, sound like bird calls or shrill whistles. She will do this for eight to ten days