International Sloth Day 20 Oct 2024

The world"s slowest mammal takes the spotlight today on International Sloth Day. Celebrated on October 20, this day invites us to learn more about their lives, including the threats they face, like shrinking habitat, and conservation efforts. There are six living sloth species, divided into two types: three-toed sloths and two-toed sloths.

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19 May 2025Mount Hamilton, San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
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8 Nov 2025Bandon Beach in Bandon, Oregon, United States
22 Oct 2024Palazzo Zuccari, Rome
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