Sloth

The suborder Folivora includes arboreal Neotropical xenarthran animals like Sloths. The majority of their lives are spent hanging upside down in the trees of the tropical rainforests of South and Central America, where they are known for their lethargic movement. Together, they make up the xenarthran order Pilosa, which is thought to be most closely related to anteaters. There are six extant sloth species in two genera – Bradypus (three-toed sloths) and Choloepus (two-toed sloths).

Sloths are frequently among the first animals that come to mind when people think of the word "languid", which is to be expected. They are infamous for being incredibly lethargic and sleeping up to 20 hours a day. They spend most of their time dangling on tree limbs and only move when absolutely necessary. They may need several hours to complete a task, after which they typically continue to relax. The shaggy coat has grooved hair that is host to symbiotic green algae which camouflage the animal in the trees and provide it nutrients. The algae also nourish sloth moths, some species of which exist solely on sloths.