The biological secrets behind the sloth's incredibly low energy lifestyle
In short: Sloths are famous for their lethargy, but their slow pace is actually a specialized way of life. This video explores the physical and behavioral adaptations that allow these creatures to thrive.
Kenny Coogan examines how sloths maintain such a low-energy existence. The lesson details the specific adaptations that enable them to spend the majority of their lives eating, resting, or sleeping, even descending from the treetop canopies only once a week for bathroom breaks.
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