Three-toed Sloth

[Red-eyed Video]

I have added a short video of this charming creature in the mammals channel here (http://surfbirds.com/video2/channel_detail.php?chid=13).

Note the 'carpet beetles' in the close-up shot.

A question. Is it pronounce sl'o'th as in oracle or slow-th?

[Bobolink44]

Thanks Dave. Another great video - also really like the antpitta too - that sloth is a crazy looking beast.

[chris butterworth]

Strange animals, Dave. I've always said sl'o'th as in that most important of vices - except when something good turns up!