Two-toed sloth Jemma will be heading to Marwell Zoo in Hampshire to help boost the species.

Sloths, the world's slowest mammals, have evolved over 64 million years into a species that thrives throughout Central America and northern South America, but climate change and human sprawl could be ...

“Sloths are inherently limited by their slow metabolism and unique inability to regulate body temperature effectively, unlike most mammals,” Cliffe explained in an accompanying statement. “Our ...

Long before today’s tree-dwelling sloths, a 4-ton giant roamed South America — and it may have stood and fought like a bear.

At the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, Takota moves at his own pace.The 11-year-old sloth slowly climbs through branches and leaves inside his habitat, occasio ...

Cincinnati zoo sloths Lightning and Moe are expecting their first offspring, due in September or October For the first time ever, the Cincinnati Zoo is expecting a new addition to its sloth family.

Wildlife photographer Lucy Cooke's new book "Life in the Sloth Lane" is packed with stunning shots of sloths Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Central and South America’s sloth populations may face a dire ...