The six species of sloth are separated into two groups, defined by the number of claws they have. They come in two-toed and three-toed varieties
The conservation status of the six species alive ranges from least concern, to vulnerable and one species is currently critically endangered. Two-toed sloths (more on this distinction later) are omnivorous and will eat insects, fruit and even small lizards as well. When a sloth does need to eat, all species will diet on the leaves of the cecropia, which are dioecious trees. There are six species of sloth in total from two families classified by the number of claws they have, and there are many more that are already extinct It also has a number of other interesting adaptations to its unique lifestyle that set it apart from other animals in the area. Its metabolism is so slow that it hardly ever has to eat or defecate, and it has a host of commensal organisms that live with it, in its fur to keep it company. The sloth spends most of its time in a dream-like state, in some of the most beautiful habitats on earth, literally hanging around. In the jungles of Central and South America hangs a creature who really has figured out life. Really, really slow (4 meters per minute, on average) It’s also a tropical, tree-dwelling mammal that is known for being super lazy! The word comes from the Middle English for “without care” and is thought to amount in a loss of interest in life. It’s essentially a manifestation of laziness and a hesitance to further God’s plan. Sloth is one of the seven capital sins from the Catholic faith.
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