Three-toed Sloth (Noun)
Meaning
A sloth that has three long claws on each forefoot and each hindfoot.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The three-toed sloth is a slow-moving mammal that is well adapted to its arboreal environment.
- Three-toed sloths spend most of their lives upside down in the trees, hanging from branches with their curved claws.
- The three-toed sloth is identified by the three long claws on each of its feet, which are used for climbing and hanging.
- In the wild, three-toed sloths can live up to 20 years, although their average lifespan is much lower.
- Three-toed sloths have a low metabolic rate, which helps them conserve energy as they spend most of their time resting.