Sloth

One of the most unusual animals in the Amazon, the sloth is renowned for its slow movement. Its top speed is only 0.24 km/h, and it sleeps for almost 20 hours per day. This is due to the fact that, unlike other warm-blooded organisms, you are unable to maintain a constant internal temperature that can fluctuate between 24 and 33 °C at any given time. Surprisingly, the well-equipped critters are also excellent swimmers. They may jump into the water for an oar from their perches in the trees. Baby sloths learn what to eat by tasting their mother's lips.

Although not all species of sloths are endangered, they face a growing threat of habitat loss in the Amazon region due to severe deforestation. This problem not only affects the natural ecosystem but equally millions of indigenous people. Preserving this region should therefore be of utmost importance.