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The slow-motion and high-canopy life of the sloth | One Earth

#SlothFact 🦥 How long is the lifespan of wild sloths? Nobody knows! It is almost impossible to determine the age of a wild sloth. For most animals, their age can be estimated based on the length or wear and tear of their claws or teeth, but sloths are hypsodonts – their teeth and nails grow continuously throughout their lives and are continuously worn down. The only way to accurately age a wild sloth is through telomeric analysis, and in-depth studies of this kind have not yet been done. #facts