Sloths move so slowly because their bodies are adapted to conserve energy. Their low-energy diets, unusually low metabolic rates, slow digestion, and economical methods of regulating body temperature all favor a lifestyle built around careful, deliberate movement. Sloths are not simply lazy animals....
The tropical rainforest is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. It is estimated that over half of the world’s species live in these forests. Rainforests are mainly located near the Equator, including regions of South America, Africa, Southeast Asian islands, Mexico, Central America, Mada...