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

Did you know that anteaters, armadillos, and sloths belong to a superorder known as Xenarthra? This scientific name literally translates to “strange joints”, so it’s only fitting that our two-toed sloth, Squidney, got to meet another “stranger thing” when Andrey Ivchenko, Grigori on the Netflix hit TV show, Stranger Things, paid a visit to OdySea Aquarium! ⭐️🦥 | OdySea Aquarium

Armadillos, anteaters and sloths, on the surface appear to be distinctive creatures, but incredibly they share a common ancestor and are evolutionary cousins! They belong to the superorder of mammals called Xenarthrans, which an ancient Greek translates to strange "xenos" joint "arthron" - These biological mysteries intrigue me, and are why I love my job. I'm grateful for the important conservation work of my friends from: @wildlifelearningcenter - I am thrilled to be working with @colossal_impa