Linnaeus's two-toed sloth

Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus), also known as the southern two-toed sloth, is a species of sloth found in Central and South America. Here’s a description of its distribution by country:

  1. Brazil: Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths are found in various regions of Brazil, particularly in the Amazon rainforest and the Atlantic Forest. They inhabit both lowland and montane forests across the country.
  2. Venezuela: Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths are native to Venezuela, where they are found in forests and wooded areas across the country, including the Orinoco River basin and the Andean foothills.
  3. Guyana: Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths inhabit parts of Guyana, particularly in forested areas and along riverbanks in the interior regions of the country.
  4. Suriname: Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths are found in Suriname, where they inhabit rainforests and other forested habitats in the interior regions of the country.
  5. French Guiana: Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths are also found in French Guiana, where they inhabit rainforests and other forested areas.
  6. Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina: Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths are also found in various other countries in South America, where they inhabit forests and wooded areas.

Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths are arboreal mammals, spending most of their lives in trees. They have a slow-moving and solitary lifestyle, feeding primarily on leaves, fruits, and other vegetation. Despite their wide distribution, Linnaeus’s two-toed sloths face threats from habitat loss, fragmentation, and human encroachment. Conservation efforts aim to protect their remaining habitats and raise awareness about the importance of preserving these unique creatures.

Linnaeus's two-toed sloth in Zoos

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