Sloth

#SlothFact 🦥 How long is the lifespan of wild sloths? Nobody knows! It is almost impossible to determine the age of a wild sloth. For most animals, their age can be estimated based on the length or wear and tear of their claws or teeth, but sloths are hypsodonts – their teeth and nails grow continuously throughout their lives and are continuously worn down. The only way to accurately age a wild sloth is through telomeric analysis, and in-depth studies of this kind have not yet been done. #facts

We posted a question sticker on our story this morning and this was the most asked question! 🦥 The only way to accurately age a wild sloth is through telomeric analysis, and in-depth studies of this kind have not yet been done! Captive two-fingered (Choloepus) sloths are known to reach 40-50 years old, however, sloths were not bred in captivity until 50 years ago and so there has been little chance for any individual to exceed this figure. While the oldest known three-fingered sloth, Buttercup,