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The Three-Toed Sloth
The three-toed sloth is an aboral (tree dweller) with a body designed for hanging upside down in the trees. It usually lives in the shrub or lower tree layers. Three-toed sloths are about the size of a small dog or a large cat, with the head and body having a combined length of around 18 inches, and the animal having a weight of 8–10 pounds. The fur is long and coarse. It is gray-brown in color but often looks greenish due to the algae on the fur from the daily rain and heat. The green color helps provide camouflage for the sloth. It blends into the leaves. The sloth has long claws which help it keep a strong grip on the branches. The sloth spends almost all of its time in the trees. It only ventures to the ground once every two weeks for a drink and to deposit its dung pellets in the ground. It sleeps up to 18 hours a day by hanging upside down. This helps protect it from predators, except the harpy eagle.
1. What is the main characteristic of a three-toed sloth that allows it to live in trees?
The main characteristic of a three-toed sloth that allows it to live in trees is its body designed for hanging upside down.