Fans of the movie franchise Zootopia know that sloths make the perfect DMV (Department of Mammal Vehicles) workers.

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

Sloth selfie bans are spreading because cute photos hide stress, disease risk, and illegal wildlife trade most tourists never see.

“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 ...

It’s not considered polite to talk about it, but we all do it. Some of us are in and out so quickly that nobody would even know we were gone. Others quietly get up from the sofa, tuck a newspaper ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Good news doesn’t always travel fast. Berry, a Linne’s two-toed sloth, slowly made her debut at the Oregon Zoo last week. Though sloths aren’t known for their speed, care staff ...

Sloths are some pretty interesting animals. Beyond their reputation for being slow, a host of different traits reveals a lot ...

Hamerton Zoo Park says the newborn is starting to take "a few swings away from mum and dad".

A small Southern town that's a short drive from New Orleans or Gulfport will soon have a new business sure to attract foodies and animal lovers alike. The owners of Wild Acres, an animal experience ...

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 ...