Get to know the world's slowest mammal. Learn what it does all day in the treetops of Central and South America.

Aspen the two-toed sloth reveals the unique adaptations behind life in rainforest trees.

Sloths have made a name for themselves with one thing. That thing is their speed. Or, rather, their lack thereof. In the trees, everything they do looks like it takes an eternity. Stretching an arm ...

Take a peek at the world's slowest mammal, so sedentary that algae grows on its furry coat. Read on to learn about life in the slow lane.

Let's just get one thing straight: Sloths are the most magical creatures on earth. They are adorable, love warm climates, laze about all day, and their course furry bodies provide a home to hundreds ...

Brand new to science: a sloth drinking water—captured cinematically for the first time. Until recently, it was assumed that sloths didn't need to drink water, and that they got water from the food ...

What is a sloth? The two families, seven species and their IUCN status, why sloths are slow, and where to see them ethically ...

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 ...

Until recently, it was assumed that sloths didn’t need to drink water, and that they got water from the food they ate. Now we know that isn’t true, and you can see it for yourself in this extremely ...