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sloth

[slawth, slohth] / slɔθ, sloʊθ /


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We have trained sloth and docility and are reaping what we have sown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There was also Drepanosaurus, a tree-dwelling reptile equipped with a large claw resembling that of a tree sloth, along with a smaller claw on its prehensile tail.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

"Seeing a sloth baby clinging to mum for the very first time has been so special for the whole team and we can't wait for visitors to see little Atty," she said.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

In one case, a nest was discovered inside the pulp cavity of a sloth tooth.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Some animals, like the sloth, rarely come down from the canopy to the ground.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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