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From the extinct Shasta ground sloth to the living Hoffmann's two-toed sloth, sloths are among the most appealing animals native to the Americas. But scientists still have a lot to learn about them. Unlike their ancient ground-dwelling relations, today's sloths spend most of their time high up in trees. The sloths' inaccessibility has made it hard for scientists to study them.
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By using a hat-like monitor, biologist Bryson Voirin and colleagues can at last discover the previously hidden activities of sloths. Such monitors can provide information to correct misconceptions. It was long believed that sloths are very gentle. But, in fact, sloths have very sharp claws and will attack if threatened.
From the extinct Shasta ground sloth to the living Hoffmann's two-toed sloth, sloths are among the most appealing animals native to the Americas. But scientists still have a lot to learn about them. Unlike their ancient ground-dwelling relations, today's sloths spend most of their time high up in trees. The sloths' inaccessibility has made it hard for scientists to study them.
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By using a hat-like monitor, biologist Bryson Voirin and colleagues can at last discover the previously hidden activities of sloths. Such monitors can provide information to correct misconceptions. It was long believed that sloths are very gentle. But, in fact, sloths have very sharp claws and will attack if threatened.