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They had size advantage, the biggest species of them is megatherium which was about the size of a modern elephant. Those sloths had giant claws.

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they literally don't. The only thing that saves them from predators is that they stay in trees for the most of there lives. To slow and weak to defend them selves.

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How do three toed sloths protect themselves?

they literally don't. The only thing that saves them from predators is that they stay in trees for the most of there lives. To slow and weak to defend them selves.


Why are sloths endangered?

Only the maned three toed sloth is endangered. Sloths in general, are one of the most successful animals within their habitat. They are quite common within the Amazon.There are very few sloths left in the world. This makes them an endangered animal. They are subject to attack because they move so slowly.


What are three toed sloths called?

They are called three toed sloths. Ai...one sloth Ais...plural sloths


How many toes do sloths?

Three toed sloths have three toes (per foot) and two toed sloths have two toes (per foot)


How many toes do sloths have?

Three toed sloths have three toes (per foot) and two toed sloths have two toes (per foot)


What do the three toed sloth do?

three toed sloths do the same thing as other sloths the only difference is that they have three toes


What type of sloths live in jungles?

Tree sloths, Three-Toed Sloths, and Green Sloths are the most prominent sloths in the Amazon Jungle. Other sloths also but mostly those sloths in jungles


Is the two toed sloths the same as the three toed sloths a part from they have two clause instead of three?

Yes


What size is sloths?

Three toed sloths are about 23" or 58cm. They weigh about 4kg.


What are the maned three toed sloths relatives?

There enemies are mainly Jaguars and Harpy eagles. Though they live in the rain forest and blend in with the trees. most of the time they stay in trees. hardly ever walk on land. There great swimmers though.


What do three toed sloths do?

nothing.


When did three toed sloths become endangered?

Both the two and three toed sloths have had their homes destroyed.