Pygmy sloths mainly eat the leaves of the red mangrove trees they live in. Sloths surpass predators by relying on the camouflage provided by the algae that grow on the fur. This blends into the mangrove tree and makes it harder to find.
What is the Pygmy Miyu Sloth Diet?
Like other sloths, pygmy sloths eat leaves. It is relatively low in nutrients and eats coarser red mangrove leaves than the soft leaves of Cecropia, which are eaten by brown sloths on the mainland.
What do the sloths like to eat?
Sloths are herbivores (plant eaters) and eat a low-energy diet of leaves, twigs and fruits. Due to its slow movement and metabolism, sloths can take up to a month to digest a single meal.
Do sloths eat meat?
Do sloths eat meat? Yes. Sloths are natural herbivores. However, Hoffmann's two-something sloth (a type of sloth) eats bird eggs, lizards, and bird chicks.
How long do pygmy sloths live?
Little is known about the lifespan and longevity of sloths, but other species of sloths are known to live in captivity for 30-40 years.
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