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Scientists can learn a lot about the Hispaniolan ground sloth and other prehistoric sloths from their fossils. But it can be hard to study sloths alive today. In the wild, the Linnaeus's two-toed sloth and other sloths spend most of their time in trees. They're difficult to observe because of their excellent camouflage and slow movements.
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Rebecca Cliffe and other scientists can now record the previously hidden activities of tree-dwelling sloths by using a backpack monitor. Such monitors can provide information to correct misconceptions. It was long believed that sloths are slow because of laziness. But, in fact, sloths' slow movements are useful. Being slow protects them from predators with keen eyesight.
Scientists can learn a lot about the Hispaniolan ground sloth and other prehistoric sloths from their fossils. But it can be hard to study sloths alive today. In the wild, the Linnaeus's two-toed sloth and other sloths spend most of their time in trees. They're difficult to observe because of their excellent camouflage and slow movements.
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Rebecca Cliffe and other scientists can now record the previously hidden activities of tree-dwelling sloths by using a backpack monitor. Such monitors can provide information to correct misconceptions. It was long believed that sloths are slow because of laziness. But, in fact, sloths' slow movements are useful. Being slow protects them from predators with keen eyesight.